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Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Being an integral part of the Canopy team involves committing to the Core Values that drive our organization forward:\nThe voice of our children and families always comes first\nRelationships matter and our differences make us stronger\nWe take great joy in service to others\nOur families and our communities deserve our very best\nCanopy has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year and is one of only nine companies in Mississippi to earn this certification for 2025-2026. At Canopy, employees are committed to fostering a healthy workplace culture built on trust and driven by a shared mission: helping children thrive and empowering families to overcome extraordinary challenges.\nWe offer a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to:\nCompetitive Compensation\n403b Retirement Plan with Match\nMedical, Dental, Vision Insurance\nPTO/Vacation\nEmployee Wellness Program and Counseling Services\nAdmissions Coordinator - Position Overview\nThe Admissions Coordinator organizes all aspects of the intake and admission process for all centralized functions for programs requiring prior authorization.\nThe Coordinator facilitates the referral process including entering referrals for identified programs into the electronic health record (EHR), completes the initial screening of forms and organization referral form as needed. \nThe Admissions Coordinator will also complete the admission pre-certification request for prior authorization approval through the insurance companies, and manage referrals to ensure accuracy in active and inactive referrals in the EHR.\nThe position is responsible for seeking out referral sources and providing community relations to help promote the 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Medicaid, Managed Care Organizations, the clinical staff, Director of Admissions, and Medical Director/Psychiatrist during the referral, intake, and pre-admission and admission process.\nReviews initial screening forms and referral forms for completeness and appropriateness in regards medical necessity criteria for submissions to external review boards to request prior authorization for care/treatment delivery.\nOngoing assessment and coordination of referrals to notify of receipt and process for follow up and approval for admission.\nReviews the prior authorization documentation for completeness and accuracy, specific criteria and appropriateness for admission according to medical necessity.\nEnters prior authorizations reviews through the external reviewer’s web portal for review and a decision.\nProvides notification of decisions and uploads the external documentation to the electronic health records for children and youth requesting access to care/treatment.\nEnsures admission 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