Behavioral Health Admissions Advocate

Oceans Healthcare; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Haven Behavioral Healthcare is seeking an Admissions professional to manage referrals, intake, and admission documentation within our behavioral health facilities. You will review clinical information, secure prior authorizations, and present concise patient needs to the admitting physician.

The role requires strong communication, time management, and confidentiality, with CPR de-escalation training expected. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to compassionate, quality behavioral health care.

Qualifications

• HS diploma required; bachelor's in behavioral health or LPN preferred.
• Intake, crisis management, behavioral health, chemical dependency experience preferred.
• CPR certification and Oceans de-escalation program required.

Responsibilities

• Process admissions from referrals and community sources.
• Review clinical packets for criteria aligned to facility capacity.
• Ensure prior authorizations are obtained for admissions.
• Prepare succinct clinical presentations for admitting physicians.
• Complete admission documentation in EMR and web systems.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant communication with teams and families.
• Collaborate with departments to support the facility's mission.

Skills

Admission procedures

Crisis management

Behavioral health

HIPAA compliance

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

CPR de-escalation

Patient confidentiality

Critical thinking

Education

HS Diploma

Bachelor's in Behavioral Health

LPN

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Teams

EHR system

Job description

Haven Behavioral Healthcare is seeking an Admissions professional to manage referrals, intake, and admission documentation within our behavioral health facilities. You will review clinical information, secure prior authorizations, and present concise patient needs to the admitting physician.

The role requires strong communication, time management, and confidentiality, with CPR de-escalation training expected. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to compassionate, quality behavioral health care.