Director of Admissions - Behavioral Health Intake Leadership

Lancaster-Behavioral-Health-Hospital; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital (LBHH) is seeking a Director of Admissions to direct and manage the day-to-day operations of the Assessment and Referral Services. The role involves personnel management, staff scheduling, and maintaining intake and documentation processes within a 126-bed inpatient psychiatric setting.

Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree and 1–3 years of director-level experience, with a focus on leading teams, implementing policy, and ensuring high-quality patient

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required for the role.
• 1–3 years of experience in a director-level role.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the day-to-day operation of Assessment and Referral Services.
• Screen and select assessment and referral staff; provide department orientation and training; complete performance evaluations and provide feedback to HR.
• Schedule staffing of the department to ensure adequate coverage.
• Maintain Intake Call, assessment and administrative documentation.
• Supervise communications staff (receptionists) and provide coverage for switchboard.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for assessments and referrals, ensuring overall quality of services.

Skills

Personnel management

Staff scheduling

Policy development

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital (LBHH) is seeking a Director of Admissions to direct and manage the day-to-day operations of the Assessment and Referral Services. The role involves personnel management, staff scheduling, and maintaining intake and documentation processes within a 126-bed inpatient psychiatric setting.

Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree and 1–3 years of director-level experience, with a focus on leading teams, implementing policy, and ensuring high-quality patient