Admissions Discharge Coordinator, Behavioral Health Intake

Coordinate the full admissions and discharge cycle for clients at the Lighthouse for Women program, a substance use disorder treatment center. Own intake assessments, bed assignments, and discharge planning, working with a small clinical team. This role requires strict adherence to confidentiality laws like HIPAA and direct collaboration with referral sources and aftercare providers. You will make a direct impact on client continuity of care from first contact through aftercare.

Own the outpatient intake and admissions pathway for The Women's Home, a Houston nonprofit serving women and families. As the primary clinical point of entry, you will manage referrals, perform screenings and DSM-5-TR assessments, and coordinate admissions from inquiry to enrollment. You will build and maintain a sustainable referral pipeline with community partners, hospitals, and social services, directly impacting census goals. Your work ensures timely, trauma-informed access to behavioral health and substance use treatment. This role blends clinical counseling, LCDC or LCSW practice, and outreach, offering direct client impact and professional growth.

You own the entire intake process at Hermitage Hall, one of Middle Tennessee's largest standalone psychiatric residential treatment hospitals. You guide families through referrals, clinical assessments, and insurance verification while coordinating with internal teams to ensure seamless admissions. Reporting to the Administrator, you work alongside a 130-person family-oriented team in a therapeutic environment. This role offers direct impact on patient access and treatment outcomes, with free meals and a supportive culture.

Own the referral and admissions process for a behavioral health hospital system, connecting individuals in crisis with appropriate care across Microsoft 365 and EHR platforms. Coordinate bed assignments, divert non-urgent cases to outpatient services, and document every interaction with precision. This role blends clinical judgment with operational efficiency, working a Thursday-Sunday 2 pm-12 am hybrid schedule after intensive onboarding. You'll join a team that values trauma-informed care and collaboration, where every call changes a life.

Lead admissions at Ignitus Recovery, a growing behavioral health organization with residential and outpatient programs. Own the full admissions lifecycle across Cherry Hills Recovery and Boulder Hills Recovery, managing a team that handles 200+ inquiries monthly. Partner with clinical, billing, and outreach teams to drive timely admissions and census growth. You'll shape patient experience while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and accreditation standards. This role combines direct leadership with hands-on problem-solving for complex, high-acuity cases.

You will own post-hospital care services for guests transitioning from acute care, managing a caseload of 25+ guests with Needs Assessments, Care Plans, and discharge coordination. You'll collaborate with a nursing team for weekly case conferencing and partner with community organizations for mental health and housing referrals. This role blends direct guest engagement, harm reduction practices, and CRM documentation to ensure seamless transitions. You'll drive outcomes through Coordinated Entry System compliance and Homeless Management Information Systems data entry. Your daily check-ins build trust and rapport, making a tangible impact on housing stability.