Director of Admissions Acute

Acadia Healthcare; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays and PTO

Tuition Reimbursement opportunities

EAP and Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital in Chattanooga, TN seeks a Director of Admissions to lead the admissions and intake processes, shaping strategy and ensuring high-quality service. The role requires clinical leadership, collaboration across departments, and ongoing program development to drive revenue-generating admissions.

The position requires a Master’s in Human Services or an RN license, plus several years of healthcare admissions leadership experience in behavioral health, with an

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Human Services or RN license required.
• Three+ years’ experience in healthcare admissions preferred.
• Three years as Director of Admissions in a behavioral health facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Admissions Department and cultivate the function as an integrated team.
• Implement strategic plans for admissions and direct potential clients to treatment.
• Lead quality management for crisis triage, evaluation, intake and admission services.
• Hire, train, and supervise Admissions staff and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Healthcare admissions

Staff development

Education

Master’s Degree in Human Services

RN nursing license

Job description

Overview

Erlanger Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced RN, LPC, LMSW, or LCSW to join our team as the Director of Admissions.

As the Admissions Department Leader, you will be responsible for providing direction, implementing strategic plans, and ensuring operation of our admissions and intake processes. Your strong leadership skills, ability to cultivate collaboration, and commitment to quality management will be key in the success of the department. We are a renowned healthcare facility committed to providing exceptional mental health services to our community and as the leader of Intake and Admissions, you make a real difference in the lives of our patients.

Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a psychiatric hospital that offers mental health care for a wide range of age groups, including adolescents, adults and geriatric patients.

Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital offers an extensive array of benefits to our valued team members. Current offerings encompass:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Company-paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Disability benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Discount Program
• Paid Holidays for work-life balance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement opportunities for career advancement

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Direct the facility admissions activities by driving the admissions process, developing, implementing, and maintaining revenue-generating strategies.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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.
• Provide leadership in addressing quality management issues related to crisis triage, evaluation, intake, and admission to the facility.
• Assign/distribute scheduled evaluations, intakes, or admissions as dictated by 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.
• Responsible for the hiring decisions for Admissions Department personnel, providing orientation, in‑service, and continuing education programs for department staff and other internal positions responsible for crisis triage and/or evaluation services.
• Serve as a clinical liaison with referral sources.
• Work to improve efficiency and quality in delivering services within the department, responsible for developing and meeting departmental goals and objectives.
• Ensure that 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, and prepare and monitor budgets and spending to ensure the department operates within allocated funds.
• Determine and implement admissions best practices, promote the hospital, and maintain a satisfied patient base.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL 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:

• May require licensure by the state for this position.
• 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.

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

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