Admissions Manager

Job Description - Admissions Manager )

Admissions Manager - (  )

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Montana State Hospital.

The Admissions Manager is an active member of the Social Services Leadership Team and is responsible for coordinating the admission of patients to Montana State Hospital. This includes ensuring appropriate placement, supervising Admissions staff, and serving as primary liaison between the hospital and community referral sources.

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

• Knowledge of clinical methods and best practices within an acute psychiatric care setting.
• Understanding of state mental health commitment laws, court processes, and admission criteria in a psychiatric setting.
• Ability to review and apply statutes, administrative rules, and hospital policies in actual situations.
• Skilled in building and maintaining collaborative relationships with referral sources, courts, law enforcement, and community providers.
• Ability to model effective communication, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to compose and provide information in the form of reports and complete clinical documentation.
• Effective interviewing and information gathering techniques.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, including using spreadsheets, word processing, database, email, internet, and other computer programs.

Bachelor degree in Psychology, Social Work, or directly related healthcare field required.

• 2 years experience working in a mental health psychiatric or social service support setting required.
• 2 years experience in a supervisor or manager capacity required.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applicant Pool Statement :
If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment :
This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

33.98 - 33.98 Hourly Telework Eligibility :
Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility :
Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

1 Employee Status :
Regular Schedule :
Full-Time

Standard

Day Job

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Warm Springs Agency :
Department of Public Health & Human Services Union : 000 - None

Aug 21, 2026, 2:33:42 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) :
Sep 5, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials :
Resume

Contact Name :
Kathleen Tarkalson | Contact Email : kathleen.tarkalson | Contact Phone :

Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay tana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.