Behavioral Health Admissions Coordinator - Night Shift

Acadia Healthcare; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Point Behavioral Health Hospital in Fayetteville, AR is seeking an Admissions Specialist for night shift. You will conduct assessments, coordinate admissions, verify benefits, and collaborate with treatment teams to ensure proper placement and a seamless admission experience.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, clinically skilled, and customer-focused, with a strong commitment to patient safety. LP/ RN credentials and related licensure are valued, with opportunities to support a range

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science or related field as required.
• Masters degree in a therapeutic field preferred for therapists.
• 1+ year(s) clinical/observational experience in the related facility area.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate admissions and assessment processes for incoming patients.
• Respond to inquiries about the facility within policy timeframes.
• Schedule and complete pre-admission assessments and communicate recommendations.
• Coordinate admission and transfer between levels of care.
• Communicate projected admissions to internal representatives promptly.
• Perform insurance benefit verifications and share findings with patients and staff.
• Ensure medical admission documentation is gathered and pre-authorization secured.
• Assist therapists with concurrent reviews to secure continued treatment.
• Coordinate peer-to-peer reviews and share results with the treatment team.
• Provide accurate, ongoing assessment of patient status in admissions.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic, professional attitude and resolve complaints.
• Demonstrate urgency for patient safety and provide excellent customer service.
• Conduct safety checks and supervise as required.

Skills

Compassionate care

Customer service

Insurance verification

Admissions coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science

RN/LPN nursing credential

Job description

Vantage Point Behavioral Health Hospital in Fayetteville, AR is seeking an Admissions Specialist for night shift. You will conduct assessments, coordinate admissions, verify benefits, and collaborate with treatment teams to ensure proper placement and a seamless admission experience.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, clinically skilled, and customer-focused, with a strong commitment to patient safety. LP/ RN credentials and related licensure are valued, with opportunities to support a range