Admissions Specialist (3613)

Causecollectivelincoln; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Causecollectivelincoln is hiring an Admissions Specialist in Omaha to manage waitlists, referrals, and administrative tasks for a behavioral health program. You will coordinate with clinical teams, update payer information, and verify insurance eligibility to facilitate patient participation in residential treatment.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a compassionate approach to individuals seeking help with mental health and substance use challenges.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of administrative support/clerical work in a medical or behavioral health setting.
• Experience with records management, referrals, and insurance authorizations.
• Must have a valid Nebraska driver's license and clean DMV record.

Responsibilities

• Manage program waitlists with referrals from external providers.
• Provide updates and follow-through to individuals seeking residential treatment.
• Offer administrative support to facility staff (phones, correspondence).
• Update medical records with contacts and payer information, ensuring accuracy.
• Verify payer source and Medicaid eligibility, assisting in determining program participation.

Skills

Admin support

Medical admin

Insurance authorizations

Referrals management

Job description

Admissions Specialist (3613)# Admissions Specialist (3613)Omaha, NE 68102## Description**WHO YOU ARE** You're organized, diligent, and internally motivated to excel at your work. Most would describe you as a \"pro\" of project management - juggling multiple tasks while never letting anything fall off your radar is a true skill, and you own it. You're passionate about helping individuals with mental health and/or substance use issues who are trying to improve their lives. You're client-focused, adaptable to change, and you never shy away from a challenging situation or a complex case.**WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO** - Work positively as a team member within a residential facility, alongside a team of professionals who are providing pivotal, industry-leading behavioral health services to those in need - Manage program waitlists with referrals from multiple external providers, keeping the clinical teams involved and updated every step of the way - Provide updates and follow-through to individuals seeking residential treatment - Assist in providing administrative/clerical support to facility staff (answering phone calls, sending correspondences, etc.) - Update medical records with contacts, insurance/payer source information, and continuously assure accuracy in these areas - Verify client payer source, Medicaid eligibility status, financial information, and assist in determining eligibility for program participation and (when applicable) payer source - Maintain our agency's high standard of care in working with consumers - Make a **huge** difference in the lives of people who need support to address their mental health and substance use concerns**WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU** - A culture focused on work-life balance, personal and professional growth, inclusion, and engagement - Limitless opportunities for professional training, growth & development, and career advancement including Professional Development Leave, internal and external trainings, and job enhancement opportunities - Flexible scheduling options and generous paid leave policies including Mental Wellness hours, accrued vacation and sick time, and 8 annual holidays (plus a day off for your birthday every year!) - Competitive pay and excellent benefits, including: - Affordable Health, Dental, & Vision insurance - Free Group Life Insurance, AD&D and LTD policies for all full-time employees - 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution**CenterPointe is a proud EEO Employer; candidates of diverse backgrounds, ages, preferences, etc. are encouraged to apply!**## Qualifications**WHAT YOU HAVE** **Required:** - At least 21 years of age - 2 or more years' experience providing administrative support/clerical functions to a medical or behavioral health office, records management, managing referrals, insurance authorizations, or similar work in a related field. - Valid NE driver's license with clean DMV record