Admissions Facilitator

Cottage Health
United States, California, Santa Barbara
Nov 09, 2024
Join Cottage Health as the 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 polices 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 About Us Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love. Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work. Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter. If you're already a Cottage Health employee, please apply on this link only.