Behavioral Health Admissions & Assessment Specialist

The Menninger Clinic; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Menninger Clinic in Houston seeks an Admissions Coordinator to conduct initial screenings, manage admissions, and coordinate finances and records. You will act as a patient advocate, ensuring clarity of rights and responsibilities and aligning program placement with clinical needs.

Requires a Master’s in behavioral healthcare or RN with BSN and at least 4 years of direct behavioral health care. Cerner, TIER, and Who's On proficiency is preferred to streamline enrollment and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in behavioral healthcare or RN with BSN.
• Minimum 4 years of direct patient care in behavioral health.
• Admissions experience preferred with familiarity in screening and orientation.
• Licenses: LMSW, LCSW, RN, LPC or LCSW as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial telephone screening to determine placement in programs.
• Arrange obtaining outside medical records promptly.
• Alert staff to special problems that affect treatment.
• Complete admission process with rights and consent explanations.
• Meet with patients on admission for initial assessment.
• Assess financial viability and interpret insurance benefits.
• Work with UM and Finance departments on financials.
• Protect confidentiality and PHI per policies and law.
• Be liaison between Admissions and Menninger programs.

Skills

Telephone screening

Admissions coordination

Patient confidentiality

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in behavioral healthcare

RN with BSN

Tools

Cerner

TIER

Who's On

Job description

The Menninger Clinic in Houston seeks an Admissions Coordinator to conduct initial screenings, manage admissions, and coordinate finances and records. You will act as a patient advocate, ensuring clarity of rights and responsibilities and aligning program placement with clinical needs.

Requires a Master’s in behavioral healthcare or RN with BSN and at least 4 years of direct behavioral health care. Cerner, TIER, and Who's On proficiency is preferred to streamline enrollment and confidentiality.