Admissions Specialist
SKYLAND TRAILAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Posted February 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Skyland Trail is a nonprofit mental‑health treatment center in Atlanta that has served adults and adolescents for over 35 years. The organization offers a holistic, evidence‑based residential program that integrates psychiatric care, medical services, and evidence‑based therapies—including CBT, DBT, trauma‑informed care, and TMS—to treat conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and PTSD. Skyland Trail distinguishes itself by fostering a voluntary, community‑based environment rather than a traditional hospital, encouraging active patient participation and sustainable recovery. Its commitment to a nicotine‑free campus, rigorous staff wellness policies, and a culture of collaboration between clinicians and patients underscores its mission to help individuals reclaim their lives.
Job Description
The Admissions Specialist is responsible for expediting the admissions process for key referrals and stakeholders. The role involves facilitating a smooth admission process, managing referrals, completing clinical assessments, and providing crisis counseling.
Requirements
- Create and implicate a smooth process for high propriety clients
- Complete on-site, video, and phone psychosocial assessments
- Provide guidance to family and clients through the admissions process
- Coordinate care with referral sources
- Keep written account of all calls, referral sources, and clinical correspondence
- Complete admission paperwork with new admissions and their families
- Conduct initial preauthorization for clients whose treatment is covered by Managed Care Organizations (MCOs)
- Attend appropriate meetings as needed
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
