Clinical Coordinator – Facility

Discovery Behavioral Health

. Coordinate admissions with the admissions department and facility .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient intake coordination, crisis management, and conducting assessments in mental health settings. Proficient in applying DSM diagnostic criteria and formulating treatment plans while maintaining confidentiality and supporting patient recovery.

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Licensed/Associate Licensed In CAKnowledge Of DSM Diagnostic CriteriaCrisis Management And InterventionIndividual, Family And Group TherapyPatient Intake Coordination

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningDocumentationCrisis InterventionMental Health Knowledge

Soft Skills

CommunicationSupportive CounselingProfessional Presentation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Or Master's Degree In Psychology, Social Work, Or Health-Related Field

Industry Keywords

Mental HealthRecovery ProcessEating DisordersAdmissions CoordinationPatient Rights

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate admissions with the admissions department and facility
Schedule admission times, tours, assessments, and coordinate the intake process
Oversee patient intake, complete initial assessments, paperwork, and send information to the home office
Guide patients through the pre-admission medical standard procedure as needed
Provide preliminary diagnoses and communicate them to the assigned therapist and registered dietitian
Support patients and support systems during the first week and conduct check-in calls
Contact referring and outpatient treatment teams upon admission when releases are available
Conduct in-person pre-admission assessments and recommend level of care based on APA Guidelines and Discovery admissions criteria
Conduct program tours
Facilitate groups and provide meal support
Help manage the milieu and oversee patient activities and interactions
Educate patients on admission processes and treatment needs; review patient rights and expectations
Maintain confidentiality of outpatient programming and related activities
Travel to other facilities for training or assistance when needed
Perform other tasks and responsibilities requested by leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, or health-related field preferred
Licensed or license eligible in related field preferred
Prefer three-years’ experience working in mental health, counseling, or eating disorders field
Must be licensed/associate licensed in CA
Knowledge of DSM diagnostic criteria for adolescents and adults
Understanding of mental health, the recovery process and requirements for sustained recovery
Ability to manage crises and utilize crisis interventions
Ability to present and manage cases in a knowledgeable and professional manner
Ability to conduct individual, family and group therapy
Clear and efficient documentation
Ability to assess residents upon admission and formulate a treatment plan

Benefits

Comp & perks

Monday-Friday 11AM-7PM schedule
When needed, travel to other facilities to attend trainings or provide assistance
Support at local programs, as requested by leadership