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Behavioral Health Admissions Director

Embark Behavioral Health
  • Ashburn, Virginia
  • $80,000–$90,000 Per Year
  • Full-time
30+ days ago

Job Description

Overview:

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Salary: $80,000 to $90,000 per year (DOE)

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, minimum 1 evening shift per week (12 PM - 8 PM)

Location: 20116 Ashbrook Place, Suite 110, Ashburn, Virginia 20147

Full-Time, In-Person

 

We’re hiring a fully licensed therapist as Admissions Director to lead intake, assessments, and enrollment for an outpatient behavioral health clinic serving adolescents and young adults in IOP/PHP programs. This role blends clinical oversight with relationship-building—guiding families through the admissions process while ensuring appropriate level-of-care decisions and compliance with Virginia standards. 
Responsibilities:
  • Admissions Coordination & Family Support: Educate families and referral sources about services, facilitate admissions process, conduct intake assessments, and provide resources when appropriate. Review insurance coverage and financial responsibilities with families to ensure transparency.

  • Team Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with clinical, administrative, and billing teams to coordinate admissions; supervise Case Managers; and participate in leadership meetings to align on strategy and census needs.

  • Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate records in Salesforce and BestNotes, complete required clinical documentation, and ensure all legal documents and consents are properly handled in compliance with regulatory standards.

  • Outreach & Relationship Building: Engage in special events, build relationships with referral partners, and collaborate with marketing and admissions teams to support tours and community engagement.

  • Clinical Support & Development: Perform clinical duties as needed, assist with application reviews, and complete all required training to support program needs and uphold quality care standards.

Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in a relevant field is required.
  • Full clinical licensure in Virginia (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT)required. A provisional license can not be accepted for this role.
  • 1–2 years of experience conducting behavioral health assessments.
  • Proficiency in administering suicide screening tools such as the C-SSRS.
  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Effective problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management capabilities.
  • Collaborative team player.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
  • Paid Parental Leave – Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.
  • Life & Disability Coverage – Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
  • 401(k) with Company Match – Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
  • PTO & Holidays – Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges.

Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.


Embark does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

 

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Numbers & Facts

LocationAshburn, Virginia
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryHealthcare Services
Salary$80,000–$90,000 Per Year
Company Size1,500 to 1,999 employees
Websitehttps://www.embarkbh.com/about-embark-behavioral-health/

About Company

 
On a Mission: Our Big Hairy Audacious Goal
 
Our big hairy audacious goal is to lead the way in driving teen and young adult anxiety, depression, and suicide from the all-time highs of today to all-time lows by 2028. We’re Glad You’re Here! Embark Behavioral Health is a leading nationwide network of outpatient centers and residential programs offering premier mental health treatment for preteens, teens, and young adults. Our ever-growing locations are part of a continuum of care that provides a range of services built from over 25 years of specialization in serving youth.
 
Five key differentiators set Embark apart from other behavioral health care providers.
  1. We offer a robust continuum of care that provides different levels of service and programming based on an individual’s changing needs, from virtual counseling to residential services.
  2. We have a deep legacy of over 25 years serving youths, focused on preteens, teens, and young adults.
  3. We collect thousands of data points and share feedback with families so we can adjust treatment in real time to improve results.
  4. We treat the entire family using an evidence-based and relationship-focused approach.
  5. We offer the highest levels of quality care and safety standards, with all programs accredited by The Joint Commission.

Skills

  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)unmatched
  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Behavioral Healthunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Case Managementunmatched
  • Clinical Monitoringunmatched
  • Clinical Supportunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Community Supportunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Diversityunmatched
  • Drug Developmentunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Financial Managementunmatched
  • Insuranceunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Marketingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Outpatient Careunmatched
  • PHP Scripting Language (PHP Hypertext Preprocessor)unmatched
  • Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)unmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Quality Metricsunmatched
  • Quality of Careunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)unmatched
  • Standards of Careunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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