Admissions Specialist for Substance Use Treatment

Paradigm Recovery Centers; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradigm Recovery Centers in Missouri seeks an Admissions Coordinator to manage intake and admissions for ASAM 2.1 and 2.5 levels. You will guide prospective clients, families, and referral sources with compassion through the admission process.

Responsibilities include screenings, data collection, documentation in the EMR, coordination with clinical leadership, and ensuring regulatory compliance with DMH and ASAM standards.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of admissions, intake coordination, or behavioral health experience.
• ASAM 2.1 and 2.5 levels of care preferred.
• Strong understanding of intake documentation and outpatient treatment workflows.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and secure communication platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for prospective clients, families, and referral sources.
• Conduct initial intake screenings and determine appropriateness for ASAM 2.1 or 2.5 levels of care.
• Collect required demographic, clinical, and insurance information for admission review.
• Educate clients and families on program structure, expectations, and next steps.
• Coordinate admission scheduling and ensure a smooth transition from referral to program start.
• Maintain accurate intake and admission records per DMH and ASAM requirements.
• Enter, update, and manage client data in the EMR system.
• Coordinate with clinical leadership regarding capacity and scheduling.
• Support outreach and relationship-building with referral networks.
• Assist with audits, surveys, and compliance reviews.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Empathy

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health/psychology or related field preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Secure communication platforms

Job description

Paradigm Recovery Centers in Missouri seeks an Admissions Coordinator to manage intake and admissions for ASAM 2.1 and 2.5 levels. You will guide prospective clients, families, and referral sources with compassion through the admission process.

Responsibilities include screenings, data collection, documentation in the EMR, coordination with clinical leadership, and ensuring regulatory compliance with DMH and ASAM standards.