Impactful Behavioral Health Admissions Specialist

Acadia Healthcare; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital in Minnesota is seeking an Admissions Counselor to support intake and clinical assessment on a part-time basis. The role ensures timely access to services and coordinates admissions workflows.

As part of Acadia Healthcare, you join a national behavioral health network focused on compassionate, patient-centered care. Requires licensure eligibility and relevant behavioral health experience.

Qualifications

• 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.
• One or more years’ experience in mental/behavioral health working with individuals in a clinical or observational capacity preferred.
• Current licensure, as preferred for the area of clinical specialty, as designated by the state in which the facility operates.
• CPR and de‑escalation/restraint certification required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries about the facility within policy timeframes.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Perform benefit eligibility to ensure patient benefits are active at admission.
• Collaborate with facility medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations.
• Coordinate admission and transfer between referral sources and levels of care.
• Maintain knowledge of milieu management.
• Communicate projected admissions to internal representatives promptly.
• Ensure clinical information is received prior to patient admission when possible.
• Schedule and complete pre‑admission assessments and communicate disposition recommendations.
• Prepare and maintain medical record documentation to enable authorization by payor.
• Complete initial pre‑authorization for treatment and admission prior to admission.
• Admit patient to registration and accounting system; complete forms with patient.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, professional attitude toward customers.
• Coordinate care for patients not admitted and ensure follow-up care and referrals.
• Demonstrate urgency related to patient safety and provide excellent customer service.
• Perform safety checks and supervision as needed.
• Perform other functions as assigned.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal abilities

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services

Master's degree in social work/psychology/c Counseling

Job description

Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital in Minnesota is seeking an Admissions Counselor to support intake and clinical assessment on a part-time basis. The role ensures timely access to services and coordinates admissions workflows.

As part of Acadia Healthcare, you join a national behavioral health network focused on compassionate, patient-centered care. Requires licensure eligibility and relevant behavioral health experience.