Admissions/Intake Manager

Job Description

Job Description

TITLE: 

Admissions/ 

Intake Manager (LGSW/LPC/LICSW) 

OVERVIEW: 

Providing compassion and care isn’t just our profession at PHRI, it’s our passion…and culture. We care for the clients that we serve. We listen to them and provide the support that they need to enable them to live comfortable and fulfilling lives. Our drive is to restore hope and healing to the community. We are looking for mission driven professionals who want to join a transformational company with a big heart and make a difference in the community. 

Currently serving over 1,500 patients in two different states and looking to grow to over 10,000 patients in 5 states, over the next 3-5 years. Its focus is advocating and implementing integrated care model approach to underserved population undergoing behavioral health related issues. 

REPORTS TO: 

 

CLASSIFICATION: 

 

DATE APPROVED: 

July 2025 

LOCATION: 

Washington D.C. 

FTE 

1.0 

ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Standard Office / Sit, stand, walk, lift 15 lbs 

POSITION SUMMARY 

 

The Admissions/Intake Manager oversees the coordination, supervision, and quality assurance of the admissions and intake process for clients entering PHRI's behavioral health and substance use treatment programs. This licensed professional plays a critical role in supporting timely access to care, ensuring compliance with admission protocols, and enhancing client engagement through a trauma-informed, person-centered lens. The Manager supervises intake staff, coordinates interdisciplinary onboarding efforts, and develops workflows that align with clinical goals and agency values.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Respond promptly and courteously to phone, email, and in-person inquiries from prospective clients, family members, and referral sources.
• Explain program offerings, intake requirements, and treatment process clearly and compassionately.
• Schedule intake assessments with clinical staff and coordinate logistics with admissions and operations teams.
• Collect and input client data, documentation, consents, and insurance information into the electronic medical records (EMR) system.
• Verify benefits and eligibility for services through insurance portals or coordination with billing staff.
• Track incoming referrals and maintain updated status reports to support timely admissions.
• Identify and escalate urgent or high-risk situations to clinical supervisors as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of all