ASU Admissions Coordinator (Full Time) Location: Providence, RI
Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 hours/week; Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm
Position Summary:
Community Care Alliance is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Admissions Coordinator to join our Acute Stabilization Unit (ASU) in Providence, Rhode Island. This role is essential in facilitating timely and clinically appropriate admissions for individuals in crisis. As the first point of contact for incoming referrals, the Admissions Coordinator ensures a smooth and supportive transition into care, aligned with our mission to empower people to build better lives.
Job Responsibilities:
- Receive and screen referrals sent by outside providers via fax for admission eligibility and clinical appropriateness
- Conduct initial phone and in-person screenings for individuals seeking crisis stabilization services
- Collaborate with clinical staff to determine level of care and admission readiness
- Verify insurance coverage and coordinate financial agreements
- Maintain accurate documentation of inquiries, assessments, and admissions
- Ensure bed availability and staffing alignment with nursing and operations teams
- Monitor census trends to support optimal occupancy
- Reduce reliance on temp agency and per diem nursing through strategic admission planning
- Foster relationships with hospitals, clinics, and community referral sources
- Support outreach and marketing efforts to enhance visibility and increase referrals
- Other duties as assigned
Education and Licensing Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Associates or Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, social services, or related field preferred and compensated accordingly
- CNA, Medical Technician, or Medical Assistant certifications preferred and compensated accordingly
- Multilingual preferred and compensated accordingly
Work Environment:
- Fast-paced, trauma-informed setting focused on short-term stabilization
- Collaborative interdisciplinary team committed to client-centered care
- Mission-driven non-profit dedicated to serving vulnerable populations
- Located in Providence, RI, the ASU provides emergency mental health treatment and stabilization services
Benefits: Community Care Alliance offers competitive salaries based on experience, skills and performance, a comprehensive benefits package, and great quality of work/life.
- Generous vacation, sick time and holidays.
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage as well as voluntary vision and AFLAC supplemental coverage.
- 403b with matching after 6 months of employment.
- Flexible Spending (FSA) and Dependent Care (DCA) accounts.
- Agency-paid group life insurance; long-term disability.
- Tuition reimbursement and licensure/certification bonuses.
- Employee referral program as well as bilingual skills premium.
- On-site or nearby parking available at most buildings; mileage reimbursement for client and business related use of your personal vehicle.
To apply for this opening please visit our website www.communitycareri.org and select "Careers" and then "Current Openings" to fill out an application and upload your cover letter and resume. About Us Community Care Alliance provides an array of services and supports that are linked together so people can access help for their unique situations. Our goal is to help all members of our community become healthier, more self-reliant and better informed to meet their economic, social and emotional challenges. Community Care Alliance is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability. Military friendly employer!
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