Admissions Coordinator

Red River Youth Academy -

• To direct and manage the referral process for all admissions for the referring facility.
• To ensure acceptance of patients is keeping with the admission and exclusionary criteria of the hospital and are appropriate for admission
• Gather required information from referral sources to make a decision about the appropriateness of the patient for admission
• Maintain a referral log that identifies all referrals, dates, person making the referral and the outcome
• Provide written summary of each patient being admitted that includes identifying information, behaviors, reason for referral or need for treatment and background
• Assumes responsibility for generating referral packet and completing all relevant / required paperwork
• Conducts initial level of care assessments to determine and support reason for hospitalization
• Conducts managed care pre-certifications and completes all required paperwork to ensure prompt processing of all insurance claims

Minimum Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor's Degree (Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred)

Licensure / Certifications : LPC, LCSW, LMFT or LADC preferred, CPR / CPI required (provided).

Experience : At least two years of experience working in a hospital; knowledge of the types of patients served and related diagnoses;

positive customer service skills and referral sources

Benefits Offered : Medical Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

HIPPA : Has access to all PHI necessary to perform job functions of managing and directing departments and assuring compliance with standards of care.

Hiring Company Description :

Red River Youth Academy in Norman, Oklahoma, is a residential treatment facility that serves adolescents experiencing serious emotional / behavioral disorders.

At Red River Youth Academy, we believe in hope, second chances and new beginnings. We focus on teaching our clients functional life skills and the ability to perceive and process information effectively, enabling them to make healthier life decisions.

The adolescents of today are tomorrow’s future and society needs to be pro-active in building a strong foundation for success.

We at Red River Youth Academy are continuously improving our facility, our program, and ourselves so that we can give our clients every opportunity and the tools they need to succeed.

Our staff consists of licensed professionals from the disciplines of psychiatry, psychology, counseling, social work, nursing, dietary services, and special education.

Our staff is trained in every aspect of the program and exemplifies the best in each profession.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $18.00-$20.00 per hour.