Assistant Director of Intake at Mount Carmel Behavioral Health

Columbus, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jul, 26

Salary

95000.0

Posted On

19 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Clinical assessment, Quality assurance, Quality improvement, Crisis triage, Staff supervision, Admissions management, Regulatory compliance, Patient safety, Strategic planning, Clinical liaison, Conflict resolution, De-escalation, Healthcare administration

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Overview Assistant Director of Admissions – Mount Carmel Behavioral Health Mount Carmel Behavioral Health, a joint partnership between Acadia Healthcare, is an 80-bed hospital that provides acute inpatient and outpatient care for adult men and women, age 18 and above, who have been experiencing mental or behavioral health challenges. We also offer focused care for individuals whose primary psychiatric diagnosis is accompanied by co-occurring addiction. https://www.mountcarmelbehavioralhealth.com/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=Acadia%20Locator Mount Carmel Behavioral Health is currently seeking a dynamic and compassionate Assistant Director of Admissions to join our team and direct the facility admissions activities by driving the admissions process, developing, implementing and maintaining revenue-generating strategies. 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. Salary Range: $$85,000 - $95,000 per year 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 Two or more years’ experience in a healthcare admissions role is preferred.. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: May require licensure by the state for this position. 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. ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate. 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. AHMKT #LI-MCBH #LI-SW1

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Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Intake provides leadership to the admissions department by driving revenue-generating strategies and overseeing the intake process. They are also responsible for conducting quality assurance programs and ensuring departmental compliance with laws and regulations.