Behavioral Health Admissions Director - Outpatient & IOP/PHP

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

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.