ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR (Nights)

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta (LCCA) is a multi-discipline behavioral healthcare center that offers mental health services to the communities of surrounding Augusta, Georgia. The Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta is an acute and residential treatment facility providing balanced, top-notch clinical care to children, adolescents and young adults. We provide a carefully-structured and supportive environment, and our education program is accredited through the Georgia Accrediting Commission.

Much more available online at: https://lighthousecarecenters.com/

LCCA is recruiting full time night shift Admission Clinicians to join an awesome team. The Clinician is responsible for all aspects of intake and admission processes and procedures. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following tasks: maintaining daily census records, entering all intake and admission data into a hospital computer database, handling intake calls, completing thorough intake assessments, determining appropriate levels of care with MDs, verifying insurance benefits, completing insurance prior-authorization requests, establishing and maintaining positive relationships with referral sources, completing follow-up tasks pending resolution and ensuring treatment and clinical service recommendations are based upon patient needs. Maintain positive relationships with staff from other departments and foster a team environment. RN's encouraged to apply.

This opportunity provides the following:

UHS is Challenging and rewarding work environment
Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
Competitive Compensation

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Master's Degree and at least two years or relatable experience in counseling or behavioral health (counseling, social work, sociology or psychology) or relatable field with relevant experience in intake and admissions. Registered Nurses (RNs) encouraged to apply.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid state driver's license with appropriate endorsement.