Director Of Admissions Jobs

Director of Admissions | Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health | Garner, North CarolinaSign-on Offered: $5,000
The Intake Director is responsible for managing all the different aspects of the patient assessment, referral, and admission process. Responsibilities include the development, direction, operations, financial management, and human resource development of the Admissions Department. Communicates with all other facility staff members to have a smooth admission outcome. Leads a team of professionals from multiple departments in developing and nurturing professional relationships with payers, physicians and other clinicians in acute care hospitals, community mental health centers and other organizations. Oversees and ensures implementation of updates/projects to improve quality outcomes and maintain revenue-generating strategies.

• Provides oversight to the admission function. Provides clinical evaluations of prospective patients determining patients' appropriateness for the program and coordinates the psychiatric assessment process with the medical staff.
• Leads a team of highly engaged members thru hiring, orienting, performance assessment and management, motivating, training, scheduling, and coaching to meet department goals and ensure

• Prepares for any surveys related to regulatory agencies (TJC, Medicare, etc.).
• Educates team members and referral sources about company services as related to industry changes, specific clinical programs and capabilities, clinical outcomes, and appropriate patient referrals/admissions.
• Identifies and implements proactive data-based census development strategies. Reports data related to the referral and admission process.
• Registered Nurse or Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, psychology, mental health, or a related clinical field required.
• Works with Department Heads and Medical Staff to assure admissions services are effectively integrated into hospital operations.
• Establishes results-producing relationships with the referral community including physicians, social workers, state officials, and payers.
• Manages the finances of the department, prepares and monitors budgets and spending to ensure department operates within allocated funds.
• Determines and implements admissions best-practices, promotes the hospital, and maintains a satisfied patient base.
• Ensures that appropriate and accurate billing information is available for all admissions and coordinates with Business Office.
• Six or more years' healthcare admissions experience required. Behavioral health field preferred.
• Continually assesses processes and workflows involved with pre-admission performance and maintains an intake continuous improvement plan for the department.
• Maintains all documentation in accordance with regulatory and accrediting standards.

Why Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health?Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health is an EOE.