Behavioral Health Admissions Director

Embark Behavioral Health; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Life & Disability Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

PTO & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Embark Behavioral Health in Ashburn, Virginia is seeking a fully licensed Admissions Director to lead intake, assessments, and enrollment for an outpatient program serving adolescents and young adults in IOP/PHP.

This role blends clinical oversight with relationship-building—guiding families through admissions while ensuring appropriate level-of-care decisions and Virginia compliance. Monday–Friday, with one weekly evening shift; full-time, in-person.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Full Virginia clinical licensure (LCSW/LCPC/LMFT) required; provisional licenses are not accepted.
• 1–2 years of experience conducting behavioral health assessments.
• Proficient in suicide screening with the C-SSRS.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Admissions Coordination & Family Support: educate families, manage intake, review insurance and financial responsibilities.
• Team Collaboration & Leadership: supervise Case Managers and align admissions with census needs.
• Documentation & Compliance: maintain records in Salesforce/BestNotes and ensure legal consents.
• Outreach & Relationship Building: engage referral sources and support tours and community events.
• Clinical Support & Development: perform clinical duties as needed and complete required trainings.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Case management

Adolescent behavior

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Virginia licensure (LCSW/LCPC/LMFT)

Tools

Salesforce

BestNotes

Job description

Overview

Salary:$80,000 to $90,000 per year (DOE)

Schedule:Monday through Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, minimum 1 evening shift per week (12 PM - 8 PM)

Location:20116 Ashbrook Place, Suite 110, Ashburn, Virginia 20147

Full-Time, In-Person

We’re hiring a fully licensed therapist as Admissions Director to lead intake, assessments, and enrollment for an outpatient behavioral health clinic serving adolescents and young adults in IOP/PHP programs. This role blends clinical oversight with relationship-building—guiding families through the admissions process while ensuring appropriate level-of-care decisions and compliance with Virginia standards.

Responsibilities

• Admissions Coordination & Family Support: Educate families and referral sources about services, facilitate admissions process, conduct intake assessments,and provide resources when appropriate. Review insurance coverage and financial responsibilities with families to ensure transparency.

• Team Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with clinical, administrative, and billing teams to coordinate admissions; supervise Case Managers; and participate in leadership meetings to align on strategy and census needs.

• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate records in Salesforce and BestNotes, complete required clinical documentation, and ensure all legal documents and consents are properly handled in compliance with regulatory standards.

• Outreach & Relationship Building: Engage in special events, build relationships with referral partners, and collaborate with marketing and admissions teams to support tours and community engagement.

• Clinical Support & Development: Perform clinical duties as needed, assist with application reviews, and complete all required training to support program needs and uphold quality care standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Full clinical licensure in Virginia (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT) required. A provisional license can not be accepted for this role.
• 1–2 years of experience conducting behavioral health assessments.
• Proficiency in administering suicide screening tools such as the C-SSRS.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Effective problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational and time management capabilities.
• Collaborative team player.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance– Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
• Paid Parental Leave– Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.
• Life & Disability Coverage– Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
• 401(k) with Company Match– Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
• PTO & Holidays– Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges.

Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.

Embark does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

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