Intake Specialist - Part Time

Intake Specialist – PRN (Part‑Time)

Hourly range: $24.00 – $27.60 per hour, DOE (California).

• Competitive hourly rate
• Shift differential for overnight shifts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
• Excellent training program
• Complimentary AOD education to certify as a substance use disorder counselor
• Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry

Saturday shifts, 8 hours per day, overtime eligible.

Primarily responsible for the admission and/or registration of patients into the facility and maintaining communication between the organization and patient referrals and families.

• Review prospective admissions against approved admission criteria, policies and procedures.
• Initiate contact to gather required clinical and demographic data from patient and other sources.
• Respond promptly to inquiry calls.
• Schedule assessments.
• Conduct pre‑admission assessments.
• Assist prospective patients and significant others in seeking treatment.
• Refer inquiries to other agencies and community resources when not appropriate for facility assistance or admission.
• Coordinate with referral sources.
• Coordinate transportation arrangements for patients.
• Maintain all documentation involved with the admissions process.

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• One year experience in healthcare admissions, preferably in mental health or substance abuse field.

• Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) or Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor (CCDC) preferred.
• Certified Employee Assistance Program (CEAP) certification preferred.
• CPR and de‑escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by the facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility needs.

As needed. Management reserves the right to add or remove duties as circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, or technological developments) dictate.