Admissions CoordinatorThe focus of the Admissions Coordinator is to act as liaison between the staff, physician and management to improve and maintain a quality admissions process. Critical team member whose major goal is to increase patient access to behavioral health services. Works to simplify the admission process through adult, child, and adolescent units as needs determine. Educates and facilitates admissions into Inpatient and Outpatient programs as appropriate. Works in conjunction with Physicians, Charge Nurses, Inpatient and Outpatient Behavioral Health Directors, Patient Placement Coordinators, Case Managers and unit staff to develop an organized and structured admission process. The position's primary role is to assess the appropriateness for admission in conjunction with clinical criteria, and to facilitate behavioral health admissions.
The role requires that the Intake Coordinator have expertise in psychiatric assessment of children, adolescent, adult, and geriatric individuals. The Intake Coordinator should possess excellent communication skills, as the role will require ongoing communication with both internal and external customers, referral sources and client systems. Positive problem solving under acute circumstances is essential.Education Qualifications:Master's Degree Psychology, Marriage and Family, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field and current license to practice with degree in Kansas. A licensed Registered Nurse may be substituted for this educational requirement. RequiredLicenses and Certifications:A licensed Registered Nurse able to practice in Kansas or an appropriate educational degree with ability to practice.What You Will Do:Defines and manages up potential barriers to the admissions process and patient acceptance. Drives the admission process through developing a "one number/one call" process that simplifies admissions for patients and providers.Obtain accurate admission intake information from potential patient or referral source for admission. Manages admission's forms format for efficiency, regulatory requirements, and ease of use.Assess child, adolescent and adult client system requests and needs for an inpatient behavioral health admission. Facilitates patient access to admission including any necessary contact with treaters, staff, admitting psychiatrists, financial guarantors and/or community agencies or referral sources.Provides a positive image to internal and external customers by communicating in a prompt, professional and friendly manner; placing a high priority on meeting customer needs within the framework of the admission criteria.Responds to customers' concerns in a prompt, courteous manner.Facilitates referrals or admissions to other facilities if admission to Stormont Vail is determined to be unadvisable, inappropriate, or upon capacity.Reports any difficulties or potential or actual risk concerns to the Medical Director, Administrative Director, Admission Supervisor, and any other pertinent staff.Completes assigned portion of admission process and paperwork with patients and families.Promotes a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and supports the effectiveness of professional relationships and integrates ethics in all aspects of practice.Demonstrates advocacy in all roles and settings.Practices Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in their daily work by respecting others' uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds or beliefs.Communicates effectively in all areas of professional practice.Commits to lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development.Demonstrates willingness to participate in process of evolution the scope of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model.Required for All Jobs:Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail HealthPerforms other duties as assignedPatient Facing Options:Position is Patient FacingRemote Work Guidelines:Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.Remote Work Capability:HybridScope:No Supervisory ResponsibilityNo Budget ResponsibilityPhysical Demands:Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 HoursCarrying: Occasionally 1-3 HoursClimbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hourClimbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hourCrawling: Rarely less than 1 hourCrouching: Rarely less than 1 hourDriving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hourDriving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hourEye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 HoursFeeling: Occasionally 1-3 HoursGrasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 HoursGrasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 HoursHandling: Occasionally 1-3 HoursHearing: Frequently 3-5 HoursKneeling: Rarely less than 1 hourLifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbsOperate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hourPulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbsPushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbsReaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbsReaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbsRepetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 HoursSitting: Frequently 3-5 HoursStanding: Frequently 3-5 HoursStooping: Rarely less than 1 hourTalking: Frequently 3-5 HoursWalking: Occasionally 1-3 HoursPhysical Demand Comments: Requires work under stress in emergency situations.Working Conditions:Burn: Rarely less than 1 hourChemical: Rarely less than 1 hourCombative Patients: Frequently 3-5 HoursDusts: Rarely less than 1 hourElectrical: Rarely less than 1 hourExplosive: Rarely less than 1 hourExtreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hourInfectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 HoursMechanical: Rarely less than 1 hourNeedle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hourNoise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 HoursOther Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hourPoor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hourRadiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hourRisk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 HoursRisk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hourHazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hourVibration: Rarely less than 1 hourWet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hourStormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects