Clinical Admissions Director

Embark Behavioral Health; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; 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

Job summary

Embark Behavioral Health in Newport Beach, CA is seeking a licensed clinical professional to lead admissions for teens in crisis within PHP and IOP. You will conduct clinical intake assessments, determine level of care, guide families, and collaborate with treatment teams to ensure appropriate placement and continuity of care.

The role blends clinical expertise with relationship-building in an outpatient setting, requiring strong communication, documentation discipline, and a patient-centered

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• Active California clinical licensure (LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC).
• Experience conducting behavioral health assessments, level of care evaluations, suicide risk assessments, and safety planning.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across admissions, clinical, and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical intake assessments, level of care evaluations, suicide risk assessments, and safety planning for prospective clients.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and families, guiding them through treatment recommendations, program options, tours, and the admissions process.
• Partner with admissions, clinical, and operations teams to ensure a smooth transition into care.
• Build trust with clients and families while navigating sensitive conversations with professionalism and empathy.
• Maintain accurate documentation and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide clinical support as needed, including group facilitation and participation in team meetings.
• Lead admissions growth by monitoring census goals and identifying improvement opportunities.

Skills

Clinical admissions leadership

Client relationship management

Effective communication

Collaboration across teams

Documentation accuracy

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Overview

Clinical Admissions Director

Pay rate: $100,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year DOE

Location: 5000 Birch St Suite 1400, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Schedule: Full-time, Monday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday 10:30am - 7pm .

Are you ready to lead transformative mental health care for teens in crisis?

Join a growing behavioral health treatment program serving adults in Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) levels of care in Newport Beach, California. We're seeking a licensed clinical professional who can guide prospective clients through the admissions process, conduct clinical assessments, and collaborate with treatment teams to ensure appropriate placement and continuity of care. This is an opportunity to combine clinical expertise with relationship-building in an outpatient behavioral health setting focused on high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical intake assessments, level of care evaluations, suicide risk assessments, and safety planning for prospective clients.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and families, guiding them through treatment recommendations, program options, tours, and the admissions process.
• Partner closely with admissions, clinical, and operations teams to ensure a smooth and timely transition into care.
• Build trust with clients and families while navigating sensitive conversations with professionalism, confidence, and empathy.
• Maintain accurate documentation and stay organized in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail is critical.
• Provide clinical support as needed, including group facilitation, limited caseload coverage, and participation in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Lead and support admissions growth by monitoring census goals, identifying opportunities for improvement, and helping more individuals access quality behavioral health care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field required.
• Active California clinical licensure required (LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC).
• Experience conducting behavioral health assessments, including level of care evaluations, suicide risk assessments, and safety planning.
• Comfortable building rapport with clients and families, navigating sensitive conversations, and discussing treatment recommendations and financial expectations.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage documentation, deadlines, and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across admissions, clinical, and operational teams.
• Self-motivated, organized professional who can balance clinical responsibilities, admissions goals, and census growth initiatives.

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.