Clinical Admissions & Care Coordination Specialist

Acadia Healthcare; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Ada, OK seeks a clinical admissions professional responsible for facilitating admissions, conducting intake assessments, and coordinating utilization review to ensure patients receive the appropriate level of care.

The role emphasizes collaboration with medical and psychiatric staff, accurate documentation, and timely communication with payors and families, with a strong focus on patient safety and compassionate service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social services or related field required.
• Master's degree in social services or RN preferred.
• 1+ year in mental/behavioral health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate admissions and initial intake assessments.
• Verify benefit eligibility and communicate to payors.
• Coordinate admissions and transfers between levels of care.
• Prepare medical record documentation for authorization.
• Ensure patient safety and provide compassionate customer service.

Skills

Therapeutic relationships

Admission coordination

Clinical intake assessments

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services

Master's degree in social services or RN

Job description

Acadia Healthcare in Ada, OK seeks a clinical admissions professional responsible for facilitating admissions, conducting intake assessments, and coordinating utilization review to ensure patients receive the appropriate level of care.

The role emphasizes collaboration with medical and psychiatric staff, accurate documentation, and timely communication with payors and families, with a strong focus on patient safety and compassionate service.