Project Director, Documentation Integrity (Travel)

Acadia Healthcare; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

PTO and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare seeks a Project Director - Documentation Integrity to lead documentation accuracy, payer compliance, and reimbursement optimization across facilities nationwide. You will guide clinical documentation, audits, and education for physicians and staff, with travel up to 100% to support facilities.

Role requires extensive behavioral health experience, regulatory knowledge, and strong communication to influence leadership and corporate partners. Evening/weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• RN, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT is required.
• At least 5 years supervisory experience in Intake/Utilization Management or Case Management preferred.
• Strong knowledge of payor guidelines and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site audits of patient charts for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure regulatory and payer reimbursement standards are met.
• Provide guidance on documentation integrity and payor appeals.
• Collaborate with facility leaders and corporate partners on process improvements.
• Oversee use of Medhost, dashboards, and SharePoint for documentation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or other clinical degree

Tools

Medhost

Sharepoint

Job description

Acadia Healthcare seeks a Project Director - Documentation Integrity to lead documentation accuracy, payer compliance, and reimbursement optimization across facilities nationwide. You will guide clinical documentation, audits, and education for physicians and staff, with travel up to 100% to support facilities.

Role requires extensive behavioral health experience, regulatory knowledge, and strong communication to influence leadership and corporate partners. Evening/weekend work may be required.