Supervisor Crisis Admissions

LIGHTSHARE BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS & RECOVERY; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Mental health days

Benefits package

Job summary

LIGHTSHARE BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS & RECOVERY seeks a Supervisor Crisis Admissions to lead the Crisis Admissions team in Sarasota, FL. You will oversee assessments, referrals, and placement to ensure timely, compassionate access to behavioral health and substance use services.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Health & Human Services or related field, 2–3 years of supervisory experience in crisis or healthcare operations, and the ability to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Health & Human Services, or related field required.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of supervisory experience in behavioral health, crisis services, admissions, or healthcare operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee crisis admissions process and supervise daily operations.
• Ensure accurate assessments, timely referrals, and appropriate placement.
• Maintain regulatory compliance, documentation accuracy, and interdepartmental coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Crisis management

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health & Human Services or related field

Job description

Supervisor Crisis Admissions

Full Time Sarasota, FL, US

Benefits available to our employees:

• Lucrative vacation time – 168 hours
• Mental Wellness Days – 3 days
• Medical insurance, prescription tools, dental, vision, mental health, wellness programs, EAP, life and ADD and the ability to participate in a 401K, Supplemental – accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness

The Supervisor of Crisis Admissions provides operational leadership and oversight for the crisis admissions process, ensuring individuals presenting for behavioral health and substance use services receive timely, appropriate, compassionate, and clinically coordinated access to care.

This position supervises the daily operations of the Crisis Admissions team, ensuring accurate assessments, timely referrals, appropriate placement, regulatory compliance, effective communication, and efficient coordination between admissions, clinical, nursing, medical, residential, outpatient, and community-based services.

The Supervisor is responsible for maintaining an admissions process that supports patient safety, regulatory requirements, organizational standards, documentation accuracy, and continuity of care.

The Supervisor is responsible for leadership, crisis management, communication, regulatory and compliance, operational management, customer service and problem solving.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Health & Human Services, or related field required.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of supervisory experience in behavioral health, crisis services, admissions, intake, or healthcare operations.
• Experience working in a behavioral health or substance use treatment environment.
• Knowledge of crisis assessment, admissions, referral coordination, and levels of care.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced crisis environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities as required.

Skills

The required and preferred skills are essential for effectively managing the complexities of crisis admissions. Strong leadership and communication skills enable the supervisor to guide their team through high-pressure situations while maintaining a calm and supportive environment. Clinical knowledge and crisis intervention expertise are applied daily to assess risk, make informed decisions, and ensure patient safety. Organizational and problem-solving skills help streamline admission processes and address challenges proactively. Additionally, cultural competence and empathy are vital in delivering respectful, individualized care to diverse patient populations during vulnerable times.

Lightshare Behavioral Wellness & Recovery is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Lightshare provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact Human Resources.

All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and other lawful considerations.