Admissions Coordinator

Acadia Healthcare; Williamsburg (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cove Forge is a behavioral health treatment center seeking an Admissions Coordinator to join our clinical team in Pennsylvania. The role supports patient intake and admissions, coordinating with referral sources, and ensuring timely paperwork and communication with staff.

Required education is a High School Diploma with relevant healthcare admissions experience preferred. Schedule is 1pm-9pm and pay is $16 per hour, with a focus on compassionate, patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Greet and search new patients and those transporting patients upon arrival.
• Review prospective admissions against approved admission criteria, policies and procedures.
• Schedule assessments of voluntary patients.
• Respond promptly to inquiry calls.
• Responsible for clerical duties such as managing paperwork, data entry and answering phones.
• Coordinate with referral sources and transportation arrangements for patients.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward customers; prioritize patient safety.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

Education: High School Diploma

Schedule: 1pm - 9pm

Pay: $16/Hr.

If you’re passionate about helping others reclaim their lives and you’re looking for a workplace that invests in you, Cove Forge is ready to welcome you. We’re seeking a dedicated Admissions Coordinator to join our dynamic clinical team. Here, your work truly matters—you’ll be part of an organization that provides life‑changing support to individuals in our community.

About Us

In its 30 years of service, Cove Forge has become one of the leading behavioral health treatment centers in Pennsylvania. The men and women who come to our center receive quality care that emphasizes the unique needs of every individual. Located in the mountains of the Williamsburg countryside, Cove Forge strives to help our clients find lifelong sobriety.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Greet and search new patients and those transporting patients upon arrival.
• Review, in conjunction with Admission Counselor, prospective admissions against approved admission criteria, policies and procedures.
• Schedule assessments of voluntary patients.
• Respond promptly to inquiry calls.
• Responsible for clerical duties such as managing paperwork, handling data entry and answering phones.
• Initiate contact, when applicable, to gather required clinical and demographic data from patient and other sources.
• Assist prospective patients and significant others in seeking treatment.
• Assist Admission Counselor in registration of patient to the assigned program.
• Efficient and accurate completion of the admission process of patients and the timely distribution of the paperwork necessary to notify staff of the arrival/transfer of each patient.
• Refer inquiries to other agencies and community resources when not appropriate for facility assistance or admission.
• Ensure all required patient information is received, processed and necessary appointments are made with the proper behavioral or medical health personnel.
• Coordinate with referral sources.
• Coordinate transportation arrangements for patients.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• One or more years’ experience in healthcare admissions required. Preferably in the mental health or substance abuse field.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• LPN, Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC); Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor (CCDC) or Certified Employee Assistance Program (CEAP) certification preferred.
• CPR and de‑escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.