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As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote addiction nurse in the United States is $84,575.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,000.00 and $99,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectRemote Addiction NurseRemote Mental Health Nurse
CertificationsRN license, addiction counseling certificationsRN license, mental health certifications
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Employer & IndustryHospitals, clinics, addiction treatment centersHospitals, clinics, mental health facilities

Remote Addiction Nurses and Remote Mental Health Nurses share similar credentials and work environments, often providing telehealth services in outpatient settings. The main difference lies in their specialization: addiction nurses focus on substance use disorders, while mental health nurses address broader mental health issues. Both roles are vital in delivering remote care and require relevant certifications and licenses.

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Infographic showing various Remote Addiction Nurse job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,575 per year, or $40.7 per hour.
Admissions Services Specialist Acute

Admissions Services Specialist Acute

Acadia Healthcare

Franklin, TN • Remote

$18 - $24.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago


Acadia Healthcare rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 189 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

696th of 884 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Overview

Admissions Services Specialist

Location: Remote

Acadia Healthcare is seeking remote Admissions Services Specialists to support our Acute Behavioral Health Facilities from coast to coast.

Our Mission

Acadia Healthcare's purpose is to Lead Care With Light and our mission is to be a world-class organization that sets the standard for excellence in the treatment of mental health and addiction concerns. We strive to maintain our standing as a thought leader in the behavioral healthcare industry, providing treatment that is synonymous with compassion and innovation.

Highlights of this role include:

  • Ability to verify benefits information for assigned facility
  • 1 weekend day shift Friday, Saturday, Sunday
  • Experience monitoring and processing patient referrals (may include fax referrals)
  • Respond to inquiries about facilities within policy timeframes
  • Support Acadia Healthcare admissions departments throughout the country

As one of the nation's leaders in treating individuals with acute co-occurring mood, addiction, and trauma, Acadia Healthcare places a strong emphasis on our admissions & intake functions to allow us to help every possible person in need.

This person will be supporting Acadia Acute Admissions departments around the country in a remote capacity.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

  • Manage Referral Management Portals
  • Monitor all faxed referrals
  • Monitor all webforms and call center handoffs/rollover referrals
  • Utilize facility admissions/exclusionary criteria to process incoming types of referrals
  • Respond to inquiries about the facility within facility policy timeframes.
  • Document calls inside of Salesforce and follow-up as needed
  • Complete Prior Authorization
  • Pre-Admit the patients in billing system
  • Coordinate with local admissions department regarding bed availability
  • Facilitate intake, admissions, and utilization review process for incoming patients.
  • Perform insurance benefit verifications, disseminating the information to appropriate internal staff
  • Collaborate with other facility medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations for referrals
  • Coordinate admission and transfer between levels of care within the facility
  • Communicate projected admissions to designated internal representative in a timely manner
  • Ensure all medical admission documentation is gathered from external sources prior to patient admission and secure initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission
  • Complies with organizational policies, procedures, performance improvement initiatives and maintains organizational and industry policies regarding confidentiality
  • Communicate clearly and effectively to person(s) receiving services and their family members, guests and other members of the health care team
Qualifications

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Behavioral Science, Social Work, Sociology, Nursing, or a related field; in some states, RN, LVN/LPN
  • Knowledge of admission/referral processes, techniques, and tools
  • Familiarity with behavioral health issues and services
  • Solid understanding of financial principles and insurance reimbursement practices
  • Knowledge and proficiency with Salesforce.com (or other CRM application), Concur, and MS Office application.

 

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

  • Licensure, as required for the area of clinical specialty, i.e., RN license, CAC or other clinical counseling or therapy license, as designated by the state in which the facility operates.

 

Supervisory Requirements

  • This position is an Individual Contributor

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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About Acadia Healthcare

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Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider in the healthcare and hospital industry, based in Franklin, Tennessee, United States. The company is recognised for its commitment to creating a behavioural health network that provides accessible, high-quality treatment options for individuals suffering from mental health issues, addiction, eating disorders, and PTSD. Acadia Healthcare was founded in 2005, with the mission to create a world-class organization that sets the standard of excellence in the treatment of specialty behavioural health and addiction disorders.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Franklin, TN, US

Year founded

2005

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