Academic Coordinator

Embark Behavioral Health; Independence (MO); Hybrid; USD 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefit program

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading mental health care organization seeks an Academic Coordinator to support families and students through the admissions and academic process. This role includes conducting intake meetings, coordinating with teachers, and ensuring smooth transitions from intake to discharge. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, or Social Work along with strong interpersonal skills and experience with diverse learners. This hybrid role offers an annual salary of $60,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of leadership experience preferred.
• Experience working with diverse learners in an academic or residential setting is preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person intake meetings with parents and teens.
• Coordinate with teachers to meet individually with students for survey completion.
• Send discharge surveys via email and follow up with families.
• Assist the Clinical Director with outcomes-driven audits and reporting.
• Onsite for approximately 6 hours daily.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field

Job description

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Location: 3205 N Twyman Rd, Independence, MO 64058
Annual Salary: $60,000
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (flexible)
Hybrid role | Occasional evening calls required

Embark Behavioral Health is hiring an Academic Coordinator to guide families and students through the admissions and academic process. In this role, you’ll be a trusted point of contact for parents and teens, helping them understand our academic approach and ensuring a smooth transition from intake to discharge. You’ll work closely with students during school hours, assist families with documentation, and support post-discharge follow-up—all while collaborating with internal teams to maintain accurate records and outcomes.

Your work will directly impact the student experience and family satisfaction, making a measurable difference in their journey toward healing and growth.

Responsibilities

• Family Admissions Support:
  • Conduct in-person intake meetings with parents and teens, explaining academic structure and expectations.
  • Complete intake surveys and maintain clear, empathetic communication throughout the process.
• Student Engagement:
  • Coordinate with teachers to meet individually with students for survey completion.
  • Provide students with a focused space to complete surveys and offer one-on-one guidance as needed.
• Post-Discharge Coordination:
  • Send discharge surveys via email and follow up with families to ensure completion.
• Administrative & Outcomes Support:
  • Assist the Clinical Director with outcomes-driven audits and reporting.
  • Make phone calls to parents and guardians for updates and coordination.
• Flexibility:
  • Onsite for approximately 6 hours daily; occasional evening calls from home.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field, required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with students and families.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams).
• Highly organized with efficiently managing calls and emails.
• 1-2 years of leadership experience, preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience working with diverse learners in an academic or residential setting; Special Education experience, preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Benefits

• Access to an established Mastery Program that offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth.
• Proven Positive Outcomes: you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that your work is making a tangible difference in young adults and adolescent lives.
• Holistic Family Approach: Embark recognizes the importance of treating families, which is crucial for sustained recovery and well-being for teens.
• Comprehensive Benefit Program that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, 401k with company matching, PTO, and paid parental leave.

Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Embark is committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community.

Seniority level: Entry level. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Education and Training. Industries: Mental Health Care.