Admissions Coordinator

Talentify; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company match

Tuition assistance

SoFi student loan program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center in Portsmouth, VA seeks an Admissions Coordinator to respond to inquiries, convert referrals to admissions, and manage the admission process with staff and guardians.

The role involves coordinating documents, funding verification, and maintaining strong relationships with referral sources while delivering service excellence in a residential behavioral health setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Services required.
• 1+ year experience in residential/acute psychiatric healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong communication and coordination with families and referral sources.

Responsibilities

• Respond to general information requests about Harbor Point and services.
• Convert referral calls to admissions.
• Verify application components, financial arrangements, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate admission paperwork with staff and guardians.
• Maintain positive relationships with referral sources and agencies.
• Provide service excellence in all interactions.

Skills

Communication

Referral coordination

Documentation

Customer service

Education

Master's degree in Human Services

Job description

Responsibilities

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center offers hope and healing for youth ages 7 to 17 at the time of admission with several psychiatric diagnoses and/or developmental disabilities. Located in Portsmouth, VA, Harbor Point provides intensive, residential treatment to youth in a comfortable setting that is conducive to healing. Our facility specializes in treating children and adolescents with depression, bipolar, ADHD, and other mental health issues. We also have specific treatment programs for those with intellectual disabilities or those with self-injurious behavior. Harbor Point and its programs are fully accredited by The Joint Commission and the Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Educational Facilities. We are licensed by The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Virginia Department of Education. We are a TRICARE®-approved and certified facility.

Website: https://harborpointbhc.com/

Position Scope:

Serves as a communicator for the facility by responding to requests for general information about the facility, its programs and services, converting referral calls to admissions. Verifies all components of the application processes, financial contractual arrangements and administrative processes, completing in accordance with licensure, regulatory and contractual requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Document referrals received and communicate dispositions to appropriate persons.
• Conduct tours and verification of funding for placement.
• Facilitate pre-placement communication regarding resident information with facility staff parents/referral sources.
• Coordinate admission process and paperwork with facility staff and parent/legal guardian.
• Maintain a positive relationship with referrals sources/referring agencies.
• Service Excellence.

Full-Time Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Qualifications: An individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Education: Master's degree in Human Services.

Experience: One or more years of experience in a residential/acute psychiatric healthcare setting.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, talk, and hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch