Laura Kurz

Experience

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  Malibu Horizon/ Prominence Treatment

  Nov 2007 - Oct 2013

  Admissions and Marketing

  PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Marketing/intake. Converted inquiry calls into admissions. Created new marketing strategies. Identified and pursued a niche market, went from 6 beds to 12 beds within first 6 months " tripled revenue despite the 2007-2009 housing bubble crisis and recession". Found new ways to finance treatment in the face of toughening bank lending requirements all while more than doubling the price of the program to $75K/month. On call 24/7. Performed clinical assessments. Wrote ad copy for brochures and web pages. Bring in business from own resource. Developed written material, trained and oversee intake dept. Collects Revenue, Created Journal club for physicians. Market Interventionist, doctors, rehabs, etc. Insurance verifications and Pre-Authorizations. Show less

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  Soba Malibu

  Dec 2013 - Jul 2016

  Director of Admissions / Intake Specialist

  Intake/Marketing. Supervised small intake dept and Converted inquiry calls into admissions for Prominence Treatment, Soba Texas, College Recovery, Soba Mesa, Club Soba, Malibu Hills all under the umbrella of Soba Malibu (Parent Company). Performed clinical assessments. Bring in business from own resource. Trained intake team. Market Interventionist, doctors, rehabs, etc. Oversee intake staff.

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  The Exclusive Hawaii

  Dec 2013 - Dec 2014

  Admissions / Marketing

  Converted calls to admissions, conducted preadmissions assessments, collected monies, follow-up with clients by making outbound calls.

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  The Lighthouse Treatment Center / Anaheim Lighthouse, Anaheim Ca

  Jul 2016 - now

  Admission Specialist, Admissions Coordinator,

  Perform multiple functions related to admissions at this 100-bed inpatient facility. Explain all services/programs and collect payments. Assist the Follow-up Department in contacting client’s post discharge. Communicate with clients in performing ACA Blocking. Utilized personal network of contacts with hospitals, social network and referring counselors to successfully generate business. 2023 Lighthouse Mental health: duties same as above and add indepth knowlege of Mental Health issues.Incorporate in-depth knowledge of insurance coverages and eligibility requirements. Conduct clinical pre-assessments and obtain information for eligibility. Refer non-qualified clients to other resources. Follow-up with clients by making at least 420 outbound calls per month. Entering relevant data into the Salesforce, Lightning. Show less