Description:
In order to be considered for this position,
your resume must reflect ALL relevant licenses, certifications,
education, and experience noted in the requirements
and minimum qualification sections of this job posting.
Without
this information, candidates cannot be considered for
position to which they may be qualified.
Job
Purpose: Under the direction of the Residential
Clinical Services Manager, coordinates admissions
and appropriate level of care for patients on the
mental health and addictions residential facility.
Through the manager delegation, the Admissions Coordinator
has the authority and responsibility to:: Facilitate
the coordination of admissions and level of care
to the facility. Assure admission criteria for the
residential treatment facility is met. Understand
the Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial payors benefits
source. Adhere to regulatory requirements. Maintain
knowledge of current status of the residential facility
and services regarding coordination of admission
process and flow of communication
Education
requirements: Masters level degree (MSW, MA,
MS, M.Ed)
Minimum Qualifications:
2 years varied mental health or addiction clinical
experience. Demonstrated competence in the area of
mental health evaluation and referral one year. Documented
appropriate interpersonal relations and communication
skills. Demonstrated ability to problem solve in
rapid, accurate manner. Demonstrated ability to delegate
and facilitate patient flow (admit, transfer, DC).
Ability to collaborate for effective outcomes. Must
demonstrate warmth, cultural competence and responsiveness
to customer needs.
Preferred Qualification:
Previous experience inpatient Mental Health
Care setting one year. Clinical role with similar
patient population five years. Intake and referral
experience in a Mental Health care setting. Knowledge::
Mental health, chemical dependency and occuring assessment.
Kaiser, public and commercial payors and authorization
procedures. Skills/Ability:: Computer skills including
electronic clinical documentation and Microsoft office
programs.
Hours 40 hr day shift MF 8:305:00
Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer
