Admissions Coordinator

The Hughes Center is a highly‑structured psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth ages 10 to 22 with neurodevelopmental disorders. It also provides private, community‑based educational services and delivers individualized, holistic care for adolescents and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a nurturing, family‑friendly environment. A multidisciplinary team approach is used to provide comprehensive evaluations and evidence‑based treatment and educational interventions, aiming to increase each youth’s functional independence while managing medical conditions and challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct facility tours.
• Answer and respond to incoming program inquiries/referrals via telephone, fax, and/or internet in a timely manner.
• Provide information to potential clients, families, and referral sources regarding treatment programs, insurance information, and admission procedures.
• Obtain initial client clinical and funding source information during admission.
• Communicate the patient’s information to the clinical administrative team.
• Conduct the admission process with potential clients and families, including explaining admission forms, securing appropriate signatures, processing signed forms, and distributing copies to relevant departments promptly.
• Provide follow‑up to referral sources and families regarding the status of the patient.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of three years in a related field with a working knowledge of behavioral health admissions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan.
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.