Admissions Coordinator at Mainspring Recovery

Triangle, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Empathy, Teamwork, Customer Service, Documentation Skills, Attention to Detail, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Negotiation Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Motivational Skills, Understanding of 12 Step Recovery Process, Adaptability, Client Relationship Management, Intake Process Management, Eligibility Determination

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: Triangle, VA 22171 Position Type: Full-time Salary Range: $21.00 - $22.00 Hourly Job Shift: Any/Multiple Job Category: Non-Direct Care Job Summary: The Admissions Coordinator is responsible for efficiently managing the intake process for clients seeking admission to the facility. This involves conducting initial screenings, verifying benefits, determining eligibility, scheduling admissions, and completing intakes. As a primary point of contact, the coordinator guides prospective clients, family members, legal entities, and referral sources through the intake process, providing information about the programs and services offered. The role requires strong communication skills, empathy, and the ability to work collaboratively with individuals in recovery and a multidisciplinary team of professionals. Responsibilities Include: Handling Inquiries: Receive and process inbound inquiries and referrals from phone, web inquiries/chat, Alumni phone app referrals, fax, email, and Teams chat. Managing the Intake Process: Assess potential clients' treatment needs. Complete preadmission screenings. Determine eligibility based on ASAM criteria. Verify benefits. Schedule admissions or assist with referrals to higher levels of care as needed. Documentation: Collect required documentation such as medical records, identification, and insurance information. Maintain accurate and complete CRM and Electronic Medical records, including assessments, consent forms, releases, and other documentation in accordance with confidentiality regulations. Financial Communication: Determine and communicate necessary finances due upon admission. Relationship Management: Maintain positive relationships with potential patients, family members, referents, and other community members. Teamwork: Support the admissions team in tracking bed availability and ensuring timely placement for qualified individuals. Follow up with daily scheduled admissions and intakes. Excel in teamwork, working in unison with all staff to ensure a positive client experience. Customer Service: Provide compassionate, empathetic, knowledgeable customer service to a wide variety of people calling into the Admissions Center. KPI Accountability: Review and be accountable for monthly departmental and individual KPIs, including: Turnaround time from first contact to admission. Conversion rate of inquiries to admissions. Average daily census. Number of admissions. Contact quality of handling calls. Average speed of answer. Client satisfaction survey scores. Completed documentation. Completed BAM-R assessments on admission. Other Duties: Perform all other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS High school or GED required, Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Human Service field with Addiction Credentials preferred. EXPERIENCE Prior experience working in an inpatient mental health/addiction treatment center preferred. Experience with an electronic medical record (EMR) system for documentation preferred. Experience working in a team setting. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Understanding of 12 Step Recovery process. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office. Ability to adapt and change focus to new tasks or goals. Ability to negotiate or overcome barriers. Attention to detail - documentation skills. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills. Ability to motivate those seeking treatment. Ability to connect and empathize with patients and families seeking treatment. Mainspring Recovery conducts as needed, job-related background checks, fingerprints, drug testing, TB testing, verification of employment history and/or reference checks prior to employment. Mainspring Recovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equality of opportunity to all who are protected against discrimination by law, regulation or executive order, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. EEO is the Law: Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. Click http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf to learn more. Job Type: Full time, non-direct care position, 40 hours per week, shift work 9:30am-6:00pm Monday-Friday and weekends may be required.

Responsibilities

The Admissions Coordinator manages the intake process for clients seeking admission, including conducting screenings, verifying benefits, and scheduling admissions. They serve as the primary contact for prospective clients and their families, guiding them through the intake process.