DisabledInAcademia | Admission Coordinator - Outreach Mental Health - 184 at Telecare Corporation in San Diego, California, United States

Admission Coordinator - Outreach Mental Health - 184

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Telecare Corporation

Location: San Diego, California
Category: Admin-Extension and Outreach
Application Deadline:

Job Description

Description

"They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I'd be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live..." - Client from Telecare

What You Will Do to Change Lives

The Admissions Coordinator assesses the needs of the members served and coordinates their admission to the program. The Admissions Coordinator serves as a primary support to screen clients for services and admission to the program. This includes coordinating and collaborating with team members and outside agencies such as outpatient behavioral health providers, medical providers, housing providers and other community supports.

Shifts Available:

Full Time; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Monday - Friday

Expected starting wage range is $21.00 - $24.11. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Outpatient Programs

High School Graduation or G.E.D. equivalent and two (2) years of direct services in Mental Health or community services; or Associates degree and one (1) year of experience or Bachelor's degree in Social Services and 6 months of experience
Must have CA Driver's License and personal car insurance with your name listed as a driver
Must have personal car that you are willing to use for work
Must be willing to transport clients in your personal car

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with the internal and external stakeholders

* Assumes responsibility for admission coordination, including:

o Receiving and screening all referrals and determining appropriateness for admission, with final approval by the Program Director or authorized designee

o Developing and maintaining a professional relationship with the County contract monitor, specialized services, and all referral sources

* Gathers collateral information following admission to assess social service and treatment needs, including history and current situation. This can include meeting with the member served, family, and team members.

* May coordinate admissions paperwork and support other duties such as tours, scheduling meetings, etc.

Outpatient or Community Programs

o Actively participates in team meetings and service planning meetings as requested

o Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

o Provide appropriate interventions in crisis situations

What's In It for You*

Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year
Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)
Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship
Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
For more information visit : https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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