Night Behavioral Health Admissions Specialist

Acadia Healthcare; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Reading, PA is seeking an Admissions Counselor to facilitate admissions, clinical intake assessments, and utilization review to ensure patients receive the appropriate level of care.

You will respond to inquiries, build therapeutic relationships, verify benefits, coordinate admissions with medical staff, and maintain accurate records while upholding patient safety and service quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a social services field is required.
• Master’s degree in a related field or RN is preferred.
• One or more years in mental/behavioral health is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries about the facility within policy timeframes.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Perform benefit eligibility to ensure active patient benefits at admission.
• Coordinate admission and transfer across levels of care within the facility.
• Maintain knowledge of milieu management and safety procedures.
• Ensure clinical information is received prior to admission and complete pre-admission assessments.

Skills

Admissions coordination

Clinical intake

Benefit eligibility

Patient communication

Record/documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a social services field

Master’s degree in a social services field or RN preferred

Tools

Registration system

Job description

Acadia Healthcare in Reading, PA is seeking an Admissions Counselor to facilitate admissions, clinical intake assessments, and utilization review to ensure patients receive the appropriate level of care.

You will respond to inquiries, build therapeutic relationships, verify benefits, coordinate admissions with medical staff, and maintain accurate records while upholding patient safety and service quality.