Clinical Admissions & Care Coordination Specialist

Acadia Healthcare; Peachtree Corners (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a clinical admissions professional to facilitate admissions, clinical intake assessments, and utilization review to ensure the most appropriate level of care for patients and efficient use of resources. The role requires strong communication, therapeutic relationship skills, and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities include responding to inquiries, coordinating admissions and transfers, completing pre-admission assessments, and maintaining accurate medical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a social services field required (if state allows).
• Master's degree in a social services field (psychology, counseling, social work, sociology, health administration, nursing) or RN preferred.
• One or more years’ experience in mental/behavioral health working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries about the facility within facility policy timeframes.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Coordinate admission and transfer from referral sources and between levels of care within the facility.
• Complete initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission prior to admission, when possible, and within payor timeframe guidelines.
• Maintain knowledge of milieu management and ensure patient safety is a top priority.

Skills

Therapeutic relationship skills

Customer service focus

Safety protocol adherence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a social services field

Master's degree in a social services field or RN

Experience in mental/behavioral health

Job description

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a clinical admissions professional to facilitate admissions, clinical intake assessments, and utilization review to ensure the most appropriate level of care for patients and efficient use of resources. The role requires strong communication, therapeutic relationship skills, and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities include responding to inquiries, coordinating admissions and transfers, completing pre-admission assessments, and maintaining accurate medical