Behavioral Health Admissions Specialist - Part Time

Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital seeks a part‑time Admissions Counselor to support admissions and clinical assessment, ensuring timely access to services and appropriate care levels.

The role involves intake assessments, coordinating admissions workflows, and assisting with utilization review in a fast-paced behavioral health setting. A master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred, with licensure eligibility encouraged.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related behavioral health field (preferred).
• 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

• Respond to inquiries about admissions and schedule within policy timeframes.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Coordinate admission and transfer from referrals and between levels of care.
• Perform benefit eligibility determinations and communicate to the patient or family.
• Complete initial pre‑authorization for treatment and admission within payor timelines.
• Admit patients into the registration and accounting system and complete forms.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Patient-centered care

Fast-paced environment

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

RN preferred

Job description

Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital seeks a part‑time Admissions Counselor to support admissions and clinical assessment, ensuring timely access to services and appropriate care levels.

The role involves intake assessments, coordinating admissions workflows, and assisting with utilization review in a fast-paced behavioral health setting. A master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred, with licensure eligibility encouraged.