Behavioral Health Admissions Leader - Impact & Access

Fairmount Behavioral Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Student loan program

Career development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Fairmount Behavioral Health System in Philadelphia seeks an Assistant Director of Admissions to assist the Director in overseeing patient access and behavioral health assessment services. The role includes supervising admissions staff, coordinating referrals, and ensuring compliant, efficient processing for families, payers, and clinical teams.

Responsibilities also cover staffing interviews, training, and day-to-day organization to improve admissions efficiency and security.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred in Clinical/Nursing field.
• At least 2 years of admissions experience in a healthcare organization preferred.
• Knowledge of admissions and billing process while working in behavioral healthcare setting.
• Previous experience with DSM IV coding, hospital information system.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Admissions with administrative oversight of the Admissions Department.
• Supervise staff and manage day-to-day admissions activities and referrals.
• Coordinate interviews/hiring and staff development within Admissions.
• Ensure adherence to policies, regulatory requirements, and data entry accuracy.

Skills

Admissions experience

Billing knowledge

DSM IV coding

Education

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Hospital information system

Job description

Fairmount Behavioral Health System in Philadelphia seeks an Assistant Director of Admissions to assist the Director in overseeing patient access and behavioral health assessment services. The role includes supervising admissions staff, coordinating referrals, and ensuring compliant, efficient processing for families, payers, and clinical teams.

Responsibilities also cover staffing interviews, training, and day-to-day organization to improve admissions efficiency and security.