Mental Health Admissions Navigator (PRN)

Acadia Healthcare; Glenmaura (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a clinical admissions coordinator for a PRN, hourly role in the Glenmaura, PA area. You will facilitate admissions, conduct intake assessments, and manage utilization review to ensure appropriate care and resource use.

The position emphasizes therapeutic patient relationships, collaboration with medical and psychiatric staff, and timely pre-admission activities while maintaining complete medical records and authorization processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a social services field is required (if state allows).
• Master's degree in a social services field or RN preferred.
• One year or more experience in mental/behavioral health is preferred.
• Current licensure as required by the state of operation.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification is required.
• First aid may be preferred based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries about the facility within policy timeframes.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Perform benefit eligibility to confirm active patient benefits at admission.
• Coordinate admission and transfer between referral sources and levels of care.
• Prepare medical records and obtain authorization as needed.
• Ensure patient safety and provide excellent customer service.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a social services field

Master's degree in a social services field

Experience in mental/behavioral health

Current licensure as designated by state

CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification

First aid certification

Job description

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a clinical admissions coordinator for a PRN, hourly role in the Glenmaura, PA area. You will facilitate admissions, conduct intake assessments, and manage utilization review to ensure appropriate care and resource use.

The position emphasizes therapeutic patient relationships, collaboration with medical and psychiatric staff, and timely pre-admission activities while maintaining complete medical records and authorization processes.