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At Acadia Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage. Longleaf Behavioral is a renowned healthcare facility committed to providing exceptional mental health services to our community and in Intake and Admissions, you can make a real difference in the lives of our patients.

Overview:
RN Admissions Opportunity at Longleaf Behavioral!  Shift Available: <ul><li>FT Nights  </li><li>PRN Days or Nights</li></ul> We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our admissions team at Longleaf Behavioral. As an Admissions RN, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and efficient admissions process for our patients. Your clinical expertise, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate with various stakeholders will contribute to delivering high-quality care. Longleaf Behavioral is a renowned healthcare facility committed to providing exceptional mental health services to our community and in Intake and Admissions, you can make a real difference in the lives of our patients.  Located about two hours northwest of Baton Rouge, Longleaf Hospital is the leading mental health and addiction treatment provider in Alexandria, Louisiana. We offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents, and adults of all genders. At Acadia Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more. Flexible hours available for Full time Nights<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>7pm-7am </li></ul> What we look for: <ul style="margin-top:0in"><li> </li><li><ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Empathy and Compassion: Exceptional psych RNs have a deep sense of empathy and compassion for their patients.</li><li>Strong Communication Skills:  Effective communication is crucial in psychiatric nursing. Great psych RNs are skilled at active listening, as they need to understand their patients' thoughts, feelings, and concerns. </li><li>Continuous Learning: The field of mental health is constantly evolving, and exceptional psych RNs embrace a mindset of continuous learning.</li><li>Advocacy: Great psych RNs are strong advocates for their patients.</li><li>Patience and Resilience: Mental health recovery can be a long and challenging journey, requiring patience and resilience from both patients and nurses.</li></ul></li></ul> 

Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:· Review medical documentation for all admissions, complete medication reconciliation, and obtain admission orders from physicians.· Facilitate emergency transfers for patients with medical conditions beyond our facility's capabilities.· Review referrals from hospitals, facilities, and community agencies, assessing medical and behavioral acuity and responding within designated timeframes.· Respond to inquiries about our facility, providing appropriate recommendations and information.· Conduct assessments to determine the appropriate level of care within our facility.· Collaborate with medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations and admissions.· Facilitate the admissions process, including assessment, consent, and inventory of patient belongings.· Perform insurance benefit verifications and secure initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission.· Monitor patient status throughout the admissions process, following facility policies and physician orders.· Utilize web-based programs to track and review referrals.· Communicate projected admissions promptly to designated internal representatives.· Ensure timely receipt of all clinical information, including medical comorbidity, from referral sources or patients.· Schedule and complete pre-admission assessments, consult with admitting physicians, and communicate disposition recommendations to patients or their families.· Prepare and maintain accurate medical record documentation to facilitate payor authorization at the requested level of care.· Complete initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission within payor timeframe guidelines.· Admit patients to the registration and accounting system, completing all necessary admission and consent forms.· Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards patients, prioritizing their safety and promptly addressing concerns or complaints.· Coordinate care for patients who are not being admitted, ensuring they receive appropriate follow-up care and referrals.· Conduct safety checks and provide supervision as required by special precautions and individualized guidelines.· Coordinate care for patients who are not being admitted, ensuring they receive appropriate follow-up care and referrals.· Conduct safety checks and ensure proper supervision according to special precautions and individualized guidelines.  

Qualifications:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about providing exceptional patient care and ensuring smooth admissions processes. If you meet the qualifications and are committed to delivering high-quality services, we encourage you to apply. Qualifications:· Minimum of an Associate's degree in Nursing.· Minimum of one year of experience working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity, preferably within the relevant area of specialty for the hiring facility. Licenses/Designations/Certifications:· Clear and active nursing license in the state.· CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by the facility).· First aid certification may be required based on state or facility requirements.   We are committed to providing equal  employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. AHRN#LI-LH#LI-LM1

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If in the facility, check resident's room for readiness prior to arrival: cleanliness, odors, bed made, working call light, water pitcher and overbed table present, all light bulbs working, soap and paper products stocked, walls, floors, and ceilings in good repair, etc. The Community Liaison may participate in Daily QA (morning) Meetings, Monthly/ Quarterly QA, Resident Council Meetings if requested, Care Plan Meetings upon request, in-service trainings, continuing education programs, and all other meetings called by Legacy or licensing entities.

DEPARTMENT: AdministrationSUPERVISOR: Corporate Marketer or Designee SUMMARYThe purpose of the Regional Community Liaison Director position is to build, grow, and maintain positive, meaningful relationships with community referral sources to increase/ maintain census. Informing the community of the services we can provide in a professional, courteous manner. The Community Liaison will also be a liaison between referring personnel and the facility.  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The following represents the essential functions of the Community Liaison's role. This list is intended to be a general description of duties and responsibilities; however, it is subject to change according to the needs of the facility determined by the Corporate Marketer or Designee. <ul><li>Routinely visit and call referral sources to maintain quality relationships. </li><li>Inform referral sources of changes in services and contracts as well as achievements, building or equipment upgrades, goals met, and activities taking place at the nursing home. </li><li>Assist the Internal Admissions person in making the transition into our facility smooth and positive. </li><li>Assess possible admissions to deem appropriateness for placement. </li><li>Communicate with marketing team, referral sources, residents, residents' representatives, and the facility to coordinate smooth admission and/ or re-admission into our facility. </li><li>Work with nursing team for clinical approval or valid reason for denial. Request further information upon the request of the clinical team. Ex: wound care notes, therapy notes, respiratory notes, behavior details, etc.</li><li>Focus on facility census goals- meet and maintain them. </li><li>Build relationships with new admissions and make sure facility staff are addressing any concerns they may have. </li><li>Verify the referral has an insurance source that covers nursing home placement and is appropriate for the services they are expecting to receive. </li><li>Confirm the 142 has been issued within the last 30 days. </li><li>Log, track, and trend referrals in the appropriate application. </li><li>Address trends for denial and see if there is any accommodations or solutions the facility can come up with to expand the cliental, we are able to serve. </li><li>Ensure clinical and financial approval of referrals before notifying referring party of acceptance. </li><li>May assist with completion of admissions paperwork with the resident or their representative(s). </li><li>Inform the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT Team) of anticipated admission and obtain room number. </li><li>If in the facility, check resident's room for readiness prior to arrival: cleanliness, odors, bed made, working call light, water pitcher and overbed table present, all light bulbs working, soap and paper products stocked, walls, floors, and ceilings in good repair, etc. </li><li>May coordinate or participate in facility tours with potential admissions/referrals. </li><li>Follow up with new admissions or their responsible party to ensure satisfaction shortly after admission and thereafter (until resident becomes acquainted with new environment). </li><li>Maintain open communication lines with residents and their representatives after completion of the admissions process. Help refer them to the appropriate staff member for issues or concerns. Also, a friendly call to give an update on their loved one is impactful. </li><li>The Community Liaison may participate in Daily QA (morning) Meetings, Monthly/ Quarterly QA, Resident Council Meetings if requested, Care Plan Meetings upon request, in-service trainings, continuing education programs, and all other meetings called by Legacy or licensing entities. </li><li>Member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT Team). </li><li>Participate in community/ marketing events. </li><li>Must be always be available via telephone with reasonable response time (not exceeding 2 hours) or notify Supervisor, corporate designee, or appropriate facility staff prior to unavailability. </li><li>Must act in ways that promote professional and positive representation of the facility to the community. </li><li>Communicates in a professional and courteous manner using effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills with residents, their families, co-workers, and vendors. </li><li>Maintains confidentiality of department, resident, employee information, communication, and documentation as well as compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. </li><li>Records working hours per company policy. Clocks in and out for all working/training hours. </li><li>Uses marketing supplies and works within budget constraints to promote Legacy in the community. </li><li>Maintain compliance with Legacy's Compliance program and plan. </li><li>Adhere to Legacy's Code of Conduct and Dress Code. </li><li>These duties are not all-inclusive but provide minimum performance expectations which will be reviewed in the evaluation process. Supervisor may edit, alter, add to, or exclude duties and responsibilities based on the needs of the facility. </li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE/ REQUIREMENTS:Minimum Qualifications<ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li>Freedom from illegal use of drugs.</li><li>Freedom from use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace. </li><li>Anyone found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals in a healthcare-related setting are ineligible for employment in the position.</li></ul>Education and/or Experience<ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li>College degree preferred, but not required. </li><li>Experience in Long-Term care setting preferred but not required.</li><li>Admissions or Marketing Experience preferred as well as working knowledge of medical and billing terminology. </li></ul>Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:<ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li>None</li></ul>

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While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to speak effectively to internal and external customers required.

Benefits: <ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul> <h1>Shift - 4:30am to 1:30pm</h1> The Receptionist's job is to answer the telephone and greet visitors in a professional and courteous manner.  Performs general office activities to provide clerical and administrative support for the facility. Reports To:  Patient Access Director Classification: Non-Exempt QUALIFICATIONS  High School diploma or GED required.  Two years clerical experience in medical facility or office preferred.  Computer experience required with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.  Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to speak effectively to internal and external customers required.  Ability to speak English language required.  Position requires attendance for facility opening beginning at 5am or earlier.                                              OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE Category III, office environment. RESPONSIBILITIES <ol><li>Performs reception and telephone operator activities for effective communication with all areas of the facility.</li><li>Performs administrative functions.</li><li>Screens phone calls, redirects calls, directs complaints to proper channels, and completes special assignments.</li><li>Collect, sort, distribute and prepare mail, messages and courier deliveries.</li><li>Performs other office, secretarial, and clerical duties as assigned. </li><li>Stick Charts      </li><li>Participates in cross-training as needed within Admissions Department.</li><li>Comply with facility Standards of Behavior and complete all required education assignments within the designated timeline.         </li></ol>   PHYSICAL DEMANDS <ol><li>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</li><li>While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.</li><li>The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and push/pull over 300 pounds with assistance of at least one coworker, on a regular basis.</li><li>The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least two hours per day.</li></ol>WORK ENVIRONMENT <ol><li>The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</li></ol>

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