MSW-Admission Coordinator
The primary purpose of your job position is to obtain required information and admit residents in an efficient manner, in accordance with established policies and procedures, and as directed by your supervisor.
The position is a coordinator position. It will include reviewing the clinical issues of residents, developing treatment goals and assisting the residents and the team in carrying out those treatment goals from admission to discharge for locked psychiatric facility. Supervision is included, if seeking LCSW hours.
We are seeking someone who is motivated, dependable and able to multitask. This is a great clinical learning opportunity.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Facilitate groups (up to 6-10 clients)
2. Complete intakes, facilitation of groups, individual sessions, family sessions, case management, crisis intervention, treatment planning and discharge planning
3. Complete paperwork in a timely manner
4. Perform collaterals with families and outside providers
Receive and follow work schedule/instructions from your supervisor and as outlined in our established policies and procedures.
Assist in interviewing residents/guardians/sponsors and obtaining required admission information and signatures.
Assist in the resident admission orientation program in accordance with our established policies and procedures.
Admit and prepare identification records for residents in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Maintain an accurate record of available beds.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility.
Provide residents with admission information packet (e.g., resident rights, notice of privacy practices, admissions contract, etc.). Review as necessary.
Obtain the resident/guardian’s signature on all required permits, releases, authorizations, etc.
Maintain a current listing of all residents and assigned room numbers. Provide copies of such listing to nursing service, management, government agencies and personnel, etc., as necessary and in accordance with our privacy rules.
Attach preadmission documentation to admission papers as appropriate.
Perform secretarial duties as necessary.
Assure that work/assignment areas are clean and records, files, etc., are properly stored before leaving such areas on breaks, end of work day, etc.
Assist in developing procedures to ensure records are properly completed before filing.
Collect, assemble, and check admission papers. Forward to appropriate department.
Obtain the resident’s assigned room number. Place on all necessary admission papers.
Refer admission problems to proper authority, i.e., office supervisor, credit manager, nursing service, social services, etc.
Maintain a resident waiting list in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Keep abreast of current Medicare/Medicaid regulations governing admission/discharge requirements of health care facilities.
Maintain daily and monthly census report as directed.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Possess computer skills and literacy
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, obtain ACSW within 6 months required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $29.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical specialties:
Patient demographics:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person