Acadia Healthcare
Assistant Director of Admissions and Intake
Acadia Healthcare, Beaver Brook Apartments, Delaware, United States
Overview
Assistant Director of Admissions – MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital is located on 11 private acres near the shores of the
Delaware River , providing patients with a scenic, safe, and comfortable environment in which to address the behavioral health concerns that have affected their lives. Our team of experienced professionals tailors all treatment to each unique individual through a variety of personalized care elements, which may include group, individual, and family therapies. https://www.meadowwoodhospital.com/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=Acadia Locator We are looking to hire a facility
Assistant Director of Admissions
for MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital. The
Assistant Admissions Director
is an integral part of the leadership to the Admissions Department and cultivates the function of the department as an integrated team. In addition, the Assistant Director will conduct quality assurance and quality improvement programs for all crisis triage, evaluation, intake, and admission services. Shift: 3 PM-11 PM M-F Occasional Weekends Seeking Master’s Degree in Human Services Field or RN nursing license required. Two or more years’ experience in healthcare-related admissions preferred. Why Join Competitive compensation
with industry leading annual performance-based bonus opportunity Comprehensive benefits
including medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match
to support your financial future Stock-based awards , giving you a stake in Acadia’s success Generous paid time off
for vacation, sick days, and holidays Professional development & leadership training
to sharpen your skills Career mobility
within Acadia’s nationwide network of 250+ facilities Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provide leadership to the Admissions Department and cultivate the function of the department as an integrated team. Implement the strategic plan of the business development and marketing department as it pertains to admission to the facility and direct potential clients to treatment. Provide leadership in addressing quality management issues related to crisis triage, evaluation, intake, and admission to the facility. Assign/distribute scheduled evaluations, intakes, or admissions as dictated by request and hospital census. Conduct quality assurance and quality improvement programs for all crisis triage, evaluation, intake, and admission services. Perform follow-up communication functions and generate recommendations for organizational leadership. Provide orientation, in-service, and continuing education programs for department staff and other internal positions responsible for crisis triage and/or evaluation services. Serve as a clinical liaison with referral sources. Work to improve efficiency and quality in delivering services within the department, responsible for developing and meeting departmental goals and objectives. Ensure that the department is up to date on and compliant with new laws and regulations. Train and supervise staff. For assigned shift will plan, assign, supervise, and perform required duties to ensure patient safety and the efficiency of the department. Prioritization of potential admissions, considering patient needs and the facility’s capability and capacity to meet that needs in the most appropriate manner. Knowledge of appropriate clinical assessment, diagnoses, and interventions with patients. Provide guidance and direction to staff and encourage/build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. Ensure that EMTALA log, if applicable, is completed for each patient seen by admissions. Participate in staff training by serving as a preceptor for new admission team employees. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority. OTHER FUNCTIONS: Perform other functions and tasks as assigned Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree in a social services field or RN required. Two- three years of work experience in Management/Supervisor of Admissions in a substance abuse treatment facility preferred. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: May require LCSW, LMHC by the state for this position or CAC/CADC, where required. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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Assistant Director of Admissions – MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital is located on 11 private acres near the shores of the
Delaware River , providing patients with a scenic, safe, and comfortable environment in which to address the behavioral health concerns that have affected their lives. Our team of experienced professionals tailors all treatment to each unique individual through a variety of personalized care elements, which may include group, individual, and family therapies. https://www.meadowwoodhospital.com/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=Acadia Locator We are looking to hire a facility
Assistant Director of Admissions
for MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital. The
Assistant Admissions Director
is an integral part of the leadership to the Admissions Department and cultivates the function of the department as an integrated team. In addition, the Assistant Director will conduct quality assurance and quality improvement programs for all crisis triage, evaluation, intake, and admission services. Shift: 3 PM-11 PM M-F Occasional Weekends Seeking Master’s Degree in Human Services Field or RN nursing license required. Two or more years’ experience in healthcare-related admissions preferred. Why Join Competitive compensation
with industry leading annual performance-based bonus opportunity Comprehensive benefits
including medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match
to support your financial future Stock-based awards , giving you a stake in Acadia’s success Generous paid time off
for vacation, sick days, and holidays Professional development & leadership training
to sharpen your skills Career mobility
within Acadia’s nationwide network of 250+ facilities Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provide leadership to the Admissions Department and cultivate the function of the department as an integrated team. Implement the strategic plan of the business development and marketing department as it pertains to admission to the facility and direct potential clients to treatment. Provide leadership in addressing quality management issues related to crisis triage, evaluation, intake, and admission to the facility. Assign/distribute scheduled evaluations, intakes, or admissions as dictated by request and hospital census. Conduct quality assurance and quality improvement programs for all crisis triage, evaluation, intake, and admission services. Perform follow-up communication functions and generate recommendations for organizational leadership. Provide orientation, in-service, and continuing education programs for department staff and other internal positions responsible for crisis triage and/or evaluation services. Serve as a clinical liaison with referral sources. Work to improve efficiency and quality in delivering services within the department, responsible for developing and meeting departmental goals and objectives. Ensure that the department is up to date on and compliant with new laws and regulations. Train and supervise staff. For assigned shift will plan, assign, supervise, and perform required duties to ensure patient safety and the efficiency of the department. Prioritization of potential admissions, considering patient needs and the facility’s capability and capacity to meet that needs in the most appropriate manner. Knowledge of appropriate clinical assessment, diagnoses, and interventions with patients. Provide guidance and direction to staff and encourage/build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. Ensure that EMTALA log, if applicable, is completed for each patient seen by admissions. Participate in staff training by serving as a preceptor for new admission team employees. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority. OTHER FUNCTIONS: Perform other functions and tasks as assigned Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree in a social services field or RN required. Two- three years of work experience in Management/Supervisor of Admissions in a substance abuse treatment facility preferred. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: May require LCSW, LMHC by the state for this position or CAC/CADC, where required. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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