Director of Admissions & Patient Access

CenterPointe Hospital of Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Professional growth and career pathing

Executive mentorship

Competitive salary & bonuses

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous PTO

Job summary

CenterPointe Hospital of Columbia seeks a seasoned Director of Admissions to lead onsite admissions operations in Columbia, MO. You will drive revenue-focused strategies, coordinate intake and evaluation processes, and supervise a professional team.

The role emphasizes leadership, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with referral sources to ensure timely, quality patient access to care.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a human services field or RN license required.
• Minimum three years of experience in healthcare admissions.
• Prior experience as Director of Admissions in a behavioral health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Admissions Department and foster an integrated team.
• Develop and implement strategic admissions plans to drive revenue and referrals.
• Oversee crisis triage, evaluation, intake, and admission quality management.
• Assign evaluations, intakes, and admissions per census and requests.
• Manage department budgets and staffing, including hiring and training.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Build relationships with referral sources and promote the hospital.

Skills

Leadership

Admissions management

Healthcare regulations

Education

Master’s Degree in Human Services Field

RN nursing license

Job description

CenterPointe Hospital of Columbia seeks a seasoned Director of Admissions to lead onsite admissions operations in Columbia, MO. You will drive revenue-focused strategies, coordinate intake and evaluation processes, and supervise a professional team.

The role emphasizes leadership, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with referral sources to ensure timely, quality patient access to care.