Admissions Representative

Silver Hill Hospital

Applications Closed

Posted 5 months ago

Full Time

New Canaan, Connecticut

In Person

Smart Summary

The Admissions Representative is responsible for engaging clients with warmth and professionalism while answering live calls promptly and processing referral inquiries. This role involves gathering and analyzing patient information to facilitate appropriate referrals to the Admissions Coordinator team and maintaining knowledge of behavioral health treatments.

We are looking for an Admissions Representative to engage clients with warmth and professionalism. Key requirements include a bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience), experience in a mental health setting, and previous call center/customer service experience. Proficiency in computer skills and the ability to function in a stressful environment are essential.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Customer Service

Call Handling

Data Entry

Rapport Building

Communication

Information Gathering

Critical Thinking

Behavioral Health Knowledge

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job Description

Silver Hill is transitioning to a new Applicant Tracking System!


If you wish to apply for this position, please submit your application through our Workday portal using the following link: https://silverhillhospital.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/New-Canaan-Connecticut/ADMREP---Admissions-Representative_2025-R47

Please note: Applications submitted through ADP will not be considered.

The Admissions Representative engages clients with warmth, hospitality, and professionalism as they seek to access care at Silver Hill Hospital. The Admissions Representative works with internal team to create a seamless, high-quality patient experience. This position will report to the Director of Admissions Operations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Answers live calls in a timely and professional manner, responding immediately to service and referral inquiries.
  • Processes and enters information faxed from other facilities into appropriate computer systems (e.g. Salesforce)
  • Provide exceptional customer service by listening and responding to patient requests and building rapport with patients, their family members, and clinical professionals.
  • Effectively communicate SHH programming, cost, and appropriate needed information to potential patients/families/referral sources
  • Gathers and analyzes patient information to make appropriate referrals to the Admissions Coordinator team.
  • Maintains a working knowledge of behavioral health disorders and their treatments and the continuum of care offered across SHH programs.
  • Exhibits critical thinking skills to evaluate patient information and determine best next step within Silver Hill.
  • Completely and accurately collects and records client information in the customer relationship management system, Salesforce.
  • Preform/complete other projects and/or duties as needed to further the mission of the department and meet department needs

Required Skills/Abilities: 

  • Must have the ability to function optimally in a stressful environment, and the ability to remain calm in emotionally charged situations.
  • Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office applications)

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent related experience
  • Experience working in mental health setting
  • Previous call center/customer service experience is required. 
  • Experience with electronic medical records a plus
  • Experience with Salesforce is a plus

Silver Hill Hospital (“SHH”) is fully committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all present employees as well as for applicants in all phases of the employment process (recruitment, hiring, assignment, conditions of employment, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination). Therefore, except in any cases of bona fide occupational qualification or need, SHH will act without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, past/present history of mental disorder, intellectual disability, physical or learning disability, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable law, (unless it is shown by supervisory personnel that a disability prevents performance of the work involved or may result in undue hardship) in all aspects of the employment process and relationship. This policy is based on the understanding that an applicant can handle the job requirements. Employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

Silver Hill Hospital

Silver Hill Hospital is a nationally recognized, independent, not-for-profit psychiatric hospital located in New Canaan, CT. Silver Hill Hospital provides treatment for adolescents and adults with psychiatric and substance use disorders. Silver Hill is distinct in offering a full continuum of care with both inpatient treatment as well as longer-stay residential Transitional Living Programs and Intensive Outpatient Programs. Silver Hill Hospital is an academic affiliate of Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry.

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