Cottage Health
Admissions Facilitator
Cottage Health, Santa Barbara, California, us, 93190
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Admissions Facilitator.
The Admissions Facilitator is responsible for facilitating the process of resident/patient admissions. Major accountabilities include:
Responds to requests and referrals from various sources (i.e. potential residents/patients/family members, the community, CH departments, professionals), providing information about program services. Engages potential residents/patients/families regarding the treatment of their substance use concerns using accepted substance abuse counseling techniques following policies and standards of care in a manner compliant with Joint Commission, HIPAA and Title 9 Regulations (DHCS).Conducts chemical dependency and mental health clinical assessments on potential residents/patients to determine appropriateness of admission. Recommends appropriate level of care based on clinical assessment and available hospital treatment services. Consults with supervisor as needed.Obtains necessary insurance information, initiates insurance verification process, informs resident/patient/family of their benefits and financial obligations. May complete clinical authorization processes with insurance companies, managed care organizations, and/or PCPs as required. May conduct ongoing concurrent reviews.Completes admission paperwork with residents/patients upon admission. Initiates the resident/patient medical records, organizes transfer documentation from one level of care to another, and schedules resident/patient admissions at designated program site.Participates in the facilitation of patients requiring admission into acute detoxification and those patients transferring from acute hospitalization into Cottage Residential Center/COPE.
QUALIFICATIONS
All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.
LEVEL OF EDUCATION
Minimum: Certificate of Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD)/Addiction Studies or Alcohol and Drug Studies (ADS) Program.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Minimum: Addiction Counselor Certification (CATC I-V). Valid California Driver License and ability to be insured by CH to transport residents. (Cottage Residential Center).
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Minimum: Ability to operate standard office equipment, PC, Printer, Fax, Copier.
YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Minimum: Experience and knowledge of substance abuse/mental health current counseling and treatment modalities.
Preferred: 3-5 years of experience.
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Admissions Facilitator.
The Admissions Facilitator is responsible for facilitating the process of resident/patient admissions. Major accountabilities include:
Responds to requests and referrals from various sources (i.e. potential residents/patients/family members, the community, CH departments, professionals), providing information about program services. Engages potential residents/patients/families regarding the treatment of their substance use concerns using accepted substance abuse counseling techniques following policies and standards of care in a manner compliant with Joint Commission, HIPAA and Title 9 Regulations (DHCS).Conducts chemical dependency and mental health clinical assessments on potential residents/patients to determine appropriateness of admission. Recommends appropriate level of care based on clinical assessment and available hospital treatment services. Consults with supervisor as needed.Obtains necessary insurance information, initiates insurance verification process, informs resident/patient/family of their benefits and financial obligations. May complete clinical authorization processes with insurance companies, managed care organizations, and/or PCPs as required. May conduct ongoing concurrent reviews.Completes admission paperwork with residents/patients upon admission. Initiates the resident/patient medical records, organizes transfer documentation from one level of care to another, and schedules resident/patient admissions at designated program site.Participates in the facilitation of patients requiring admission into acute detoxification and those patients transferring from acute hospitalization into Cottage Residential Center/COPE.
QUALIFICATIONS
All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.
LEVEL OF EDUCATION
Minimum: Certificate of Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD)/Addiction Studies or Alcohol and Drug Studies (ADS) Program.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Minimum: Addiction Counselor Certification (CATC I-V). Valid California Driver License and ability to be insured by CH to transport residents. (Cottage Residential Center).
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Minimum: Ability to operate standard office equipment, PC, Printer, Fax, Copier.
YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Minimum: Experience and knowledge of substance abuse/mental health current counseling and treatment modalities.
Preferred: 3-5 years of experience.
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