Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.
Our Mission:
Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.
With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.
Our Culture, Our Expectations
At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.
We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.
Process admissions, referrals, intake notes, and customer contacts; audit charts and track admissions and discharges.
Collaborate with hospital managers to support smooth transitions.
What you need
Requires a high school diploma or GED, a current valid driver’s license, and two years’ experience in a clerical/secretarial position in a front office healthcare setting.
An associate degree in a related field is preferred, along with comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
Education: a high school diploma or an associate degree
Key skills
Microsoft Officevalid driver’s licenseclerical/secretarial
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Admissions Specialist- Evenings
Posted Date
2 weeks ago
(9/30/2026 11:58 AM)
Requisition ID
2026-53162
Category
Support
Position Type
Full-Time
Remote
No
Location : City
Malvern
Location : State/Province
PA
Location : Country
US
Description
Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of children and adolescents? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative environment with motivated professionals?
If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!
Being a full-time Admission Specialist at Devereux has its Advantages!
You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.
Devereux's Children Behavioral Health Center (DCBHC) is currently seeking an Admissions Specialist to work at their acute psychiatric inpatient hospital for children, located in Malvern, PA. The Admissions Specialist performs a variety of tasks involving hospital admissions processes to include primary external and internal customer contacts, intake processes, data entry and tracking and performing chart audits to ensure compliance and payment for services provided.
What we can offer you:
A team environment where you can utilize your collaboration skills to work across multiple programs and disciplines
Engagement within the broad child welfare system, juvenile probation and other support systems
Opportunities for professional development
ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program
Rate of $20.54 - $23.41 an hour (dependent upon experience)
Shift: 4pm-12am, Mon-Fri
Some daily responsibilities:
Accept and follow up with referrals in a timely manner
Screen and enter intake notes, make initial contact with insurance providers and guardians
Audit charts to ensure compliance and payment for services rendered
Track daily admissions and discharges to ensure proper census
Collaborate with hospital managers to ensure a smooth transition
DCBHC, the only free standing children’s psychiatric hospital in Chester County, Pennsylvania, employs a team of acute care professionals dedicated to meeting the needs of children and adolescents ages 5-18, and their families, in acute mental health crisis. Many of the individuals we serve are from southeast Pennsylvania, but DCBHC has served children and adolescents from other regions of Pennsylvania as well as neighboring states.
Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS)
center serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives.
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Qualifications
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma. Associates Degree in related field preferred. Must possess current, valid driver’s license.
EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years’ experience working in a clerical/secretarial position in front office healthcare setting required. Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.
Company Overview
Company Overview
Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.
Our Mission:
Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.
With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.
Our Culture, Our Expectations
At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.
We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.
What Devereux Offers You
In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after
30 days
of employment. In addition, we offer;
Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
Employee assistance / work-life balance program.
Visit
www.mydevereuxbenefits.org
to see why Devereux is a great place to work!
Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE
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