Admissions Manager, Behavioral Health Intake & Census Lead

Valley Cities; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation seeks an Admissions Manager for Recovery Place Seattle Inpatient Services. This role leads admissions, intake coordination, census management, referent relations, and utilization activities within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include obtaining authorizations, liaising with payers, maintaining IIP and Withdrawal Management census, and educating clinicians on referral and authorization processes.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Behavioral Sciences or equivalent experience.
• SUDP or SUDPT preferred.
• Agency Affiliated Counselor registration within first thirty days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure appropriate authorizations for services are obtained.
• Function as a liaison between payers, billing, and the treatment team.
• Build and maintain census for IIP and Withdrawal Management.
• Develop and implement a referral plan to increase Admissions.
• Educate referring clinicians on referral and authorization processes.
• Verify insurance prior to admit; assist Medicaid applications.
• Coordinate pre-authorizations and bed dates for treatment.
• Conduct clinical screenings to determine program suitability.
• Audit documentation submitted for authorization.
• Schedule admissions with withdrawal management stay prior to IIP.

Skills

ASAM criteria

Withdrawal symptoms

Customer service

Professional boundaries

Trauma-Informed Care

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

BA/BS in Behavioral Sciences

SUDP or SUDPT preferred

Agency Affiliated Counselor registration within 30 days

Job description

Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation seeks an Admissions Manager for Recovery Place Seattle Inpatient Services. This role leads admissions, intake coordination, census management, referent relations, and utilization activities within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include obtaining authorizations, liaising with payers, maintaining IIP and Withdrawal Management census, and educating clinicians on referral and authorization processes.