Admission Specialist

The Admissions Specialist is responsible for client admissions. The admissions coordinator reports to the Admissions Director.

• High School Diploma or GED required;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred in related field –

  such as Social Work, Psychology, or Education – preferred.

• Must have essential computer skills and ability to navigate and use the company EMR.

• Must be able to pass drug, nicotine, and alcohol tests.

• Strong phone communication skills, with the ability to engage compassionately and

  professionally in sensitive, Christ-centered conversations while maintaining

  confidentiality and clarity.

• Hold/Receive required certifications within the predetermined time limits established by

  the State of Arkansas and Adult & Teen Challenge of Arkansas.

• Complete the specifically designed trainings and pass written examination required for

  certification.

• Work effectively with culturally diverse population and be sensitive to the needs of each population.

• Communicate compassionately and effectively with clients, health care professionals, and the general public.

• Familiar with medical terminology as it relates to mental health care and basic family practice care.

• Effective documentation skills.

• Able to lift up to 30 pounds.

• Physically able to walk, stand, and stoop for several hours each day.

• Oversees client applications and admissions checklist into the program.

• Ensure that all client applications are thoroughly looked through and responds within 24

  hours.

• Conducts follow up phone interviews with client applicants and referral sources.

• Upload all appropriate information about the client to the EMR upon arrival including all

  necessary contact details.

• Participates in Agency-wide training programs/in-services.

• Familiar with the company’s policies, procedures and guidelines including all safety

  protocols and rules for facility.

• Ensures confidentiality of client and employee information and responds to internal and

  external information according to company policy.

• Assists in overcoming barriers to the admission of clients.

• Makes necessary referrals and serves as liaison with other agencies.

• Present new client intakes to interdisciplinary team.

• Occasional meetings at ATCAR campus as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.