Admissions Specialist, Part Time

Description

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of children and adolescents? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative environment with motivated professionals?

If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

Being a Part-time Admission Specialist at Devereux has its Advantages! You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.

Devereux's Children Behavioral Health Center (DCBHC) is currently seeking an Admissions Specialist to work at their acute psychiatric inpatient hospital for children, located in Malvern, PA. The Admissions Specialist performs a variety of tasks involving hospital admissions processes to include primary external and internal customer contacts, intake processes, data entry and tracking and performing chart audits to ensure compliance and payment for services provided.

What we can offer you

A team environment where you can utilize your collaboration skills to work across multiple programs and disciplines

Engagement within the broad child welfare system, juvenile probation and other support systems

Opportunities for professional development

ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program

Rate of $20.54 - $23.41 an hour (dependent upon experience)

Shift : every other Saturday and Sunday, 7 : 00am-3 : 30pm

Does require 1 week of orientation. M-F 9am-5pm in West Chester

Some daily responsibilities

Accept and follow up with referrals in a timely manner

Screen and enter intake notes, make initial contact with insurance providers and guardians

Audit charts to ensure compliance and payment for services rendered

Track daily admissions and discharges to ensure proper census

Collaborate with hospital managers to ensure a smooth transition

DCBHC, the only free standing children's psychiatric hospital in Chester County, Pennsylvania, employs a team of acute care professionals dedicated to meeting the needs of children and adolescents ages 5-18, and their families, in acute mental health crisis. Many of the individuals we serve are from southeast Pennsylvania, but DCBHC has served children and adolescents from other regions of Pennsylvania as well as neighboring states.

Devereux Pennsylvania Children's Services (DPACS) center serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives.

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Qualifications

EDUCATION : High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma. Associates Degree in related field preferred. Must possess current, valid driver's license.

EXPERIENCE : Two (2) years' experience working in a clerical / secretarial position in front office healthcare setting required. Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation's largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults - and their families - every year.

Our Mission : Devereux changes lives - by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide - every day - for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will : put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity - offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors - is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world - one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;

Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.

Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.

Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary / employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.

Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Visitwww.mydevereuxbenefits.orgto see why Devereux is a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE

Posted Date 2 days ago (11 / 18 / 2025 11 : 41 AM)

Requisition ID 2025-47749

Category Support

Position Type Part-Time

Remote No

The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.