Admissions Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

At ERC Pathlight, we're on a mission to change lives—and we're looking for people who feel called to do the same.

As one of the nation's leading treatment providers for eating disorders and mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions, we bring innovative, evidence-based, and deeply compassionate care to patients across the country. With multiple locations nationwide and extensive virtual programming, we meet patients exactly where they are and help them move toward lasting recovery.

Founded in 2008 by renowned psychiatrists and psychologists, ERC Pathlight now supports more than 6,000 patients each year. And as the need for world-class mental health care continues to rise, our commitment is stronger than ever: to expand access, elevate the standard of care, and empower every patient to rebuild their life with dignity and hope.

When you join ERC Pathlight, you become part of a team that shows up every day to make a real difference. You'll work alongside passionate clinicians, dedicated support staff, and mission-driven leaders who believe in collaboration, growth, and doing the right thing—always.

Here, your work matters. Your ideas matter. You matter.

If you're energized by purpose, motivated by impact, and ready to help transform the future of mental health treatment, you belong here.

Come build hope. Come save lives. Come grow with us.

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 11:30am-8:00pm CST

What you'll be doing

In a corporate role at ERC Pathlight, you can expect to be a part of a team that not only drives the mission but introduces it to prospective patients, family members of those in need of care and medical professionals who refer their patients. The Admissions Coordinator is responsible for coordinating admissions nationally.

This is by no means a "behind-the-scenes" role, as your work will serve patients daily in a multitude of ways:

• Ensure admissions are coordinated from start to finish
• Ensure knowledge of census and bed board for efficient admissions flow.
• Accurately maintains list of open bed status and waiting lists at all programs and coordinates patient flow to ensure expedited admission process
• Coordination with all programs re-admission flow
• Coordination with UR and finance for admissions
• Coordination with patients/families, referral source and outpatient providers
• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and competence of patient census and patient flow to ensure efficient access to care
• Coordination of all admissions from call to assessment to admission
• Ensure efficient admissions flow through response team, assessment and admission
• Coordinate with the Financial Department in obtaining insurance verifications, payment information and providing facilitation of admissions
• Collect medical and psycho-social documentation regarding applicants to present to clinical staff when needed

Must Haves

• 1+ years of behavioral health admissions experience required
• Insurance and UR experience
• Admissions/behavioral health call center knowledge and experience
• Clinical skill to coordinate with pts and families
• Bachelor's degree required

Location & Schedule:

This position is posted as remote; however, per company policy, candidates residing within a 35‑mile radius of ZIP code 80230 will be required to follow a hybrid schedule, even if they applied to the remote posting.

• Remote : Mondays and Fridays
• On-site in our Denver Office: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

The compensation range for this position is based upon candidate experience and market expectations.

Colorado pay range

$22—$28 USD

What We Offer

At ERC Pathlight, caring for people is our mission and that begins with caring for our own team. Your well-being matters, and our benefit program is designed to support every part of your life.

We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leave benefits; Retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career.

We also recognize that mental health is part of every person's experience. That's why we strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged—personally, professionally, and at home.

When you thrive, you can do your best work. And your best work changes lives.