Behavioral Health Admissions Counselor | Master’s/RN Preferred

Acadia Healthcare; Colorado; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking an Admissions Counselor to facilitate admissions, conduct clinical intake assessments, and manage utilization review processes in a patient‑centered environment.

Bachelor’s degree in a social services field is required; a Master’s in a social services field or RN is preferred. The role emphasizes patient safety, compassionate service, and coordination of care across referral sources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a social services field required (if state allows).
• Master's degree in a social services field (psychology, counseling, social work, sociology, health administration, nursing) or RN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating admissions.
• Conducting clinical intake assessments.
• Managing utilization review processes.
• Coordinate admission and transfer from referral sources and between levels of care within the facility.
• Complete initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission prior to admission, when possible, and within payor timeframe guidelines.
• Admit the patient to the registration and accounting system and complete all admission and consent forms with the patient.
• Respond to inquiries about the facility within policy timeframes.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Communicate disposition recommendations to the patient or their family.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a social services field

Master's degree in a social services field or RN

Job description

Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking an Admissions Counselor to facilitate admissions, conduct clinical intake assessments, and manage utilization review processes in a patient‑centered environment.

Bachelor’s degree in a social services field is required; a Master’s in a social services field or RN is preferred. The role emphasizes patient safety, compassionate service, and coordination of care across referral sources.