Director of Admissions Acute

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to join our Admissions Department team. You will provide direction, implement strategic plans, and ensure the operation of our admissions and intake processes. Your strong leadership skills, ability to cultivate collaboration, and commitment to quality management will be key to the success of the department. As the leader of Intake and Admissions at our renowned healthcare facility, you will make a real difference in the lives of our patients by driving admissions activities, developing revenue-generating strategies, and maintaining high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Admissions Department and cultivate the function of the department as an integrated team.
• Implement the strategic plan of the business development and marketing department as it pertains to admission to the facility and direct potential clients to treatment.
• Address quality management issues related to crisis triage, evaluation, intake, and admission to the facility.
• Assign and distribute scheduled evaluations, intakes, or admissions based on request and hospital census.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality improvement programs for all crisis triage, evaluation, intake, and admission services.
• Perform follow-up communication functions and generate recommendations for organization leadership.
• Develop and implement program policies and procedures that guide the provision of services.
• Make hiring decisions for Admissions Department personnel; provide orientation, in-service, and continuing education programs for department staff.
• Serve as a clinical liaison with referral sources.
• Improve efficiency and quality in delivering services within the department; develop and meet departmental goals and objectives.
• Ensure the department is up to date on and compliant with new laws and regulations.
• Recruit, train, and supervise staff.
• Manage the finances of the department, prepare and monitor budgets, and ensure the department operates within allocated funds.
• Determine and implement admissions best practices, promote the hospital, and maintain a satisfied patient base.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Human Services Field or RN nursing license required.
• Three or more years’ experience in healthcare-related admissions preferred.
• Three years of work experience as a Director of Admissions in a Behavioral Health facility preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.