Remote Division Director of Admissions & Access

Acadia Healthcare; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a Division Director of Admissions Services to lead a nationwide team of Admissions/Intake Directors, driving access to behavioral health services and achieving budgeted census. Remote role with responsibilities across divisions, coaching, and strategic planning with facility leadership.

You will train directors, streamline admission workflows, coordinate with physicians and partner facilities, and ensure compliant, timely responses to referrals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is required.
• Master’s degree in business, social services or education is preferred.
• Minimum of five years’ experience driving business results in a healthcare role; preferably in behavioral health.
• Proven ability to build relationships, lead, manage and drive business results through others.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of office administration procedures with the ability to operate most standard office equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels; both internal and external.
• Exercises sound judgment in responding to needs of their team, removing obstacles from their path.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously within inflexible time frames.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop Admissions/Intake Directors
• Hire and retain top-level talent within assigned Division
• Reviews facility reports, including daily census, weekly admissions, productivity, funnel reports, quarterly plans
• Ensure that requests for admission and evaluation are responded to in a timely manner with an appropriate disposition
• Facilitate direct admissions by coordinating with the physicians, referring facilities/agencies, hospital staff
• Work cooperatively with referring facility/agency to problem solve issues that arise with services provided
• Conducts pre-scheduled and agenda-driven facility site visits when needed and prepares detailed site visit reports
• Conduct training for Directors of Admissions/Intake and employees when needed
• Serve as a resource and point of guidance to others in leadership positions
• Help Director’s identify and reduce admission barriers through changes in process
• Serve as an escalation point for the Director’s of Admissions/Intake on high level facility, customer issues, and patient access
• Attend and participate in facility marketing and admissions meetings as needed
• Ensure all administrative duties are complete, timely and documented; including managing team budget, activities, performance and communication
• Assist and collaborate with Division CEO with all reporting related to admissions services
• Attend all Corporate meetings/trainings as assigned
• Remain current on behavioral healthcare industry developments and assigned states regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in business-related field

Job description

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a Division Director of Admissions Services to lead a nationwide team of Admissions/Intake Directors, driving access to behavioral health services and achieving budgeted census. Remote role with responsibilities across divisions, coaching, and strategic planning with facility leadership.

You will train directors, streamline admission workflows, coordinate with physicians and partner facilities, and ensure compliant, timely responses to referrals.