[Hiring] Admissions Specialist @Acadia

Role Description

As one of the nation’s leaders in treating individuals with co-occurring mood, addiction, eating disorders and trauma, Acadia Healthcare places a strong emphasis on our admissions and inside sales functions to allow us to help every possible person in need. The Admissions Specialist will be primarily responsible for converting inquiries into scheduled admissions at our Acadia facilities, and maintaining communications between the organization, referral source, patient and family.

• Support multiple facilities’ admissions functions within a given region.
• Review prospective admissions against approved admission criteria, policies, and procedures.
• Initiate contact to gather required clinical and demographic data from patient and other sources.
• Respond promptly to inquiry calls.
• Schedule assessments.
• Assist prospective patients and significant others in seeking treatment.
• Refer inquiries to other agencies and community resources when not appropriate for facility assistance or admission.
• Coordinate with referral sources.
• Responsible for maintaining all the documentation involved with the admissions process.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred.
• Two years’ experience in healthcare admissions, preferably in the mental health or substance use field, or related experience preferred.

Requirements

• Registered, Certified or Licensed Addictions Counselor a plus.

Benefits

• Ability to work 100% remotely.
• Competitive wage.
• Strong incentive bonus plan.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Full benefits package including Health/Dental/Eye/Life Insurance; FSA & Dependent Care FSA; 401K and EAP services.
• Opportunity to work with a team of enthusiastic individuals who collaborate well together.