Access Coordinator (Full-Time/Day Shift)

Sheppard-Pratt-; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental and vision benefits

403(b) retirement match

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt invites applications for an Access Coordinator (Full-Time/Day Shift) at our Towson location. You will act as the first contact for admissions inquiries, collect critical data, and determine the appropriate level of care.

Responsibilities include clinical triage, referrals to internal or external services, and coordinating admissions as needed. You will also market our programs and complete documentation for admissions and referrals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• At least 1 year of progressively more responsible clinical experience.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of IDX and/or Sunrise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact to patients, families, outside agencies, and referrers to respond to inquiries for admission or referral.
• Collect and evaluate psychiatric, demographic and insurance data to determine the appropriate level of care.
• Provide clinical triage and referral to Sheppard Pratt services or external services; coordinate inpatient admissions when assigned.
• Actively market Sheppard Pratt programs and services to internal and external groups.
• Complete written and online documentation requirements for admissions and referrals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Tools

IDX

Sunrise

Job description

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Access Coordinator (Full-Time/Day Shift)

• Posted on September 18, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Hospital - Towson
Towson, MD 21204, USA

• On-site
• Salary Range : $40,277.12 USD to $59,687.26 USD
• Care Navigation
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: ACCES012997

Description

This position is M-F 7:30am-4pm with rotating weekends. The Access Coordinator serves as the first point of contact to patients, their families/representatives, outside agencies, and referrers to respond to inquiries for admission or referral. Collects and evaluates psychiatric, demographic and insurance data and determines the appropriate level of care needed.

What to expect.

• Serve as the first point of contact to patients, their families/representatives, outside agencies, and referrers to respond to inquiries for admission or referral
• Collect and evaluate psychiatric, demographic and insurance data and determine the appropriate level of care needed
• Provide clinical triage and referral to appropriate Sheppard Pratt services or referral to external services and depending on specific assignment, have primary responsibility for coordination of inpatient admissions
• Actively market Sheppard Pratt programs and services to internal and external groups
• Complete written and on-line documentation requirements for admissions and referrals

What you’ll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

What we need from you.

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field of study
• At least 1 year of progressively more responsible clinical experience
• Must have strong interpersonal and analytical skills
• Knowledge of IDX and/or Sunrise preferred

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?

At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individuals facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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