Admissions & Care Coordinator — Behavioral Health

CL 4b246ed9 69f4 44c6 907c 44fcb89543eb; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Elder Care assistance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

EMPACT-SPC, part of La Frontera, seeks an Admissions Specialist to ensure timely screening and admission for residential treatment services. You will track referrals, complete screenings, coordinate admissions, and conduct intake and clinical assessments.

Responsibilities include facilitating admissions, coordinating with the clinical team, performing case management duties, and maintaining accurate records in accordance with policies and health plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field or 4 years of direct behavioral health service experience.
• Experience working with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate residential admission processes: process and track referrals, screenings, intake scheduling, and clinical assessments.
• Serve as a point of contact to support collaboration with the clinical team and others involved.
• Perform case management duties including ART meetings, coordination of care, referrals, and discharge planning.
• Provide transportation as appropriate and maintain complete, timely clinical documentation.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comm.

Detail oriented

Customer service

Empathy

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Family Studies, or related behavioral health field

4 years of direct behavioral health services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

EMPACT-SPC, part of La Frontera, seeks an Admissions Specialist to ensure timely screening and admission for residential treatment services. You will track referrals, complete screenings, coordinate admissions, and conduct intake and clinical assessments.

Responsibilities include facilitating admissions, coordinating with the clinical team, performing case management duties, and maintaining accurate records in accordance with policies and health plans.