Executive Vice President Of Admissions

Brief Description

Executive Vice President, Behavioral Health Admissions--ABA Centers of America

Lauderdale Lakes, FL

About ABA Centers Of America

ABA Centers of America is a healthcare startup experiencing hyper-growth while revolutionizing the autism care field. We provide ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy and diagnostic services to our clients and families in our centers, in homes, and in the community. Our teams also support a small group of affiliated addiction treatment centers and related companies.

We are currently in 4 states with 11 clinic locations, and our roadmap will bring us to 10 states and more than 50 clinics over the next 12-24 months. We have the resources and talent usually found at a more mature organization, including fully staffed teams to support marketing, accounting, and clinic growth.

Leadership Opportunity

Are you an experienced behavioral health admissions leader eager to join a fast-growing company with the right resources to take an Admissions Department to new heights? We welcome your experience and leadership as our corporate “rocket ship” takes off!

Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, the Executive Vice President of Admissions will lead a team of experienced inside admissions professionals for multiple subsidiaries in both the autism care/ABA therapy and substance use disorder fields.

Not only is this position in charge of admissions, but the EVP of Admissions is a key person in the organization for client-specific data that informs all our decisions.

What You'll Do

• Determine and establish a client’s eligibility for treatment services by using assessments and screens.
• Monitor the census for availability and manage the wait list if necessary.
• Ensure the collection and tracking of clients’ out-of-pocket costs.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with affiliated billing company to ensure streamlined revenue cycle.
• Partner with engineering teams to develop new and current systems and workflows, including Salesforce CRM and internal EMR software.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with Utilization Review and Patient Advocates to ensure streamlined UR and SCA processes.
• Be responsible for net-new revenue growth.
• Oversee intake/admissions in all autism and substance use disorder facilities.
• Understand the admissions process thoroughly and be able to walk a family through the process.
• Track reimbursement trends to ensure admissions decisions are being made in the best interest of the company.
• Oversee the admissions team and call center, including supervision, training, scheduling, and workflow.
• Partner with FP&A to spot reimbursement trends and adjust risk profile as necessary.
• Take inbound and make outbound phone calls as needed.
• Run morning pipeline meetings to drive admissions across all regions.
• Manage reporting and data systems pertaining to CRM.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with digital marketing to ensure the CPA is within acceptable ranges.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition stakeholders to maximize efficiency of staffing resources.
• Ensure all documentation and tracking of inbound and outbound communication is complete.
• Maintain VOIP and CRM systems.
• Work with community outreach leadership and team to find placement for clients not appropriate for our program.
• Understand EIV at the highest level of the organization and be a subject matter expert.
• Establish and track KPIs for the department’s productivity and improvement.
• Establish the current risk profile by region to determine financial eligibility.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support the growth of the organization into new markets.

Education, Work-Experience, and Other Requirements

• Ability to maintain clean background/drug screenings and driving record
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• 7+ years of experience forecasting OON reimbursement
• 10+ years of management experience
• 7+ years of experience in Behavioral Health (preferred)

Expertise Needed

• Understanding of insurance calculations and EIV.
• Knowledge of Utilization Review, eligibility, and determination for specific levels of care.
• EHR/EMR, CRM, and VOIP systems.

Benefits Package

• 100% company-paid medical insurance plan option
• Generous 401(k) with employer match up to 6%
• Three weeks of paid time off in year one (more added with tenure)
• Dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance

ABA Centers of America Culture

ABA Centers of America is determined to maintain its startup culture with a team of seasoned professionals working toward a shared vision of creating the nation’s leading provider of autism care. All our decisions are data-informed, mission-driven, and client-centric.