Admissions & Intake Specialist - Youth Mental Health

The Hughes Center; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hughes Center in Virginia seeks a detail-oriented Admissions Coordinator to guide youth and families through the intake process. You will screen residents, gather clinical and funding information, explain treatment options, and coordinate with clinical and administrative teams to ensure a smooth admission.

A Bachelor's degree and at least three years of related experience, plus knowledge of behavioral health admissions, are preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of three years in a related field.
• A working knowledge of behavioral health admissions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct facility tours
• Answering and responding to incoming program inquiries/referrals via telephone, fax and/or internet in a timely manner.
• Providing information to potential clients, families and referral sources regarding treatment programs, insurance information and admission procedures.
• Obtaining initial client clinical and funding source information during admission.
• Communicate the patient’s information to the Clinical administrative team.
• Conducting the admission process with the potential client and families including explaining the admission forms and securing the appropriate signatures; processing all signed forms as well as copying and distributing to appropriate departments in a timely manner.
• Providing follow-up to referral sources and families regarding status of patient.

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Minimum of three years of experience in a related field

Working knowledge of behavioral health admissions

Job description

The Hughes Center in Virginia seeks a detail-oriented Admissions Coordinator to guide youth and families through the intake process. You will screen residents, gather clinical and funding information, explain treatment options, and coordinate with clinical and administrative teams to ensure a smooth admission.

A Bachelor's degree and at least three years of related experience, plus knowledge of behavioral health admissions, are preferred.