Behavioral Health Admissions Navigator

Recovery Centers of America; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Recovery Centers of America in Illinois seeks an Admissions Coordinator to facilitate and evaluate therapeutic, medical, and financial arrangements for incoming patients, and to coordinate the referral and intake process.

Responsibilities include providing program orientation post admission, ensuring financial eligibility, collecting data, maintaining department logs, and supporting counselors and staff in crisis intervention as needed, all while upholding HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field or Associate degree with 1+ year experience in similar position or High School diploma with 2+ years in similar position.
• Experience in admissions in Behavioral Health and/or substance abuse service preferred.
• CADC certification required. HIPAA policies and procedures knowledge. Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate orientation to program aspects post admission, including documentation and data input into computer system.
• Ensures financial eligibility setup and maintains all documents and departmental logs.
• Assures prompt responses to patient needs and coordinates the referral and intake process.
• Determines appropriate level of care and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff.
• Collects and analyzes data related to departmental performance indicators.
• Assists with admission searches, safety search and personal belongings as needed.
• Assists counselors and other senior program staff in crisis intervention as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Associate degree with at least 1 year of experience in similar position

High School diploma with at least 2 years in a similar position

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Recovery Centers of America in Illinois seeks an Admissions Coordinator to facilitate and evaluate therapeutic, medical, and financial arrangements for incoming patients, and to coordinate the referral and intake process.

Responsibilities include providing program orientation post admission, ensuring financial eligibility, collecting data, maintaining department logs, and supporting counselors and staff in crisis intervention as needed, all while upholding HIPAA compliance.