Clinical Director of Intake

About the role

North Port Behavioral Health is seeking a passionate Registered Nurse to lead the Admissions Department. The ideal candidate will have experience and strong leadership skills to manage the admissions and intake processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and implement strategic plans for the Admissions Department.
• Cultivate collaboration among department staff and external referral sources.
• Address quality management issues related to crisis triage, evaluation, intake, and admission.
• Distribute scheduled evaluations, intakes, or admissions as needed.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality improvement programs for all services.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for service delivery.
• Hire, orient, provide in-service training, and supervise department staff.
• Manage department finances, develop and meet budget goals, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Recruit, train, and supervise staff.
• Ensure the department is up-to-date on and compliant with new laws and regulations.
• Perform other functions as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Human Services Field or RN nursing license required.
• Three plus years’ experience in healthcare-related admissions preferred.
• Three years of work experience as a Director of Admissions in a Behavioral health facility preferred.
• Licenses/Designations/Certifications: Required - CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification (training available upon hire).

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to cultivate collaboration.
• Commitment to quality management.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Team management skills.

Benefits

North Port Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically Monday through Friday, with some evening and weekend hours required.