Assistant Director of Admissions

Acadia Healthcare

Psychiatry and Psychotherapy

49037 Battle Creek, MI - USA

Manager / Team Leader

Experteer Overview

In this role, you lead the Admissions Department to align with the facility’s strategic goals and ensure smooth access to care. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to direct potential clients to treatment and uphold service quality. You address crisis triage and intake processes, improve efficiency, and mentor staff. This role offers impact through shaping admission workflows and strengthening partnerships with referral sources. You will contribute to a patient-centered mission in a leading behavioral health environment.

Compensation / Benefits

competitive compensation with performance bonus
comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)
401(k) with company match
stock-based awards
generous paid time off
professional development & leadership training

Responsibilities

Lead the Admissions Department and foster an integrated team
Execute the business development and marketing plan for admissions
Oversee quality management for crisis triage, evaluation, intake, and admission
Schedule evaluations, intakes, and admissions according to census
Run QA/QI programs for admission-related services
Provide follow-up and guidance to organizational leadership
Deliver orientation, in-service, and ongoing education for staff
Serve as clinical liaison with referral sources
Improve efficiency and quality of services within the department
Ensure compliance with new laws and regulations
Train and supervise staff; plan and supervise duties for patient safety
Prioritize admissions based on patient need and facility capacity
Provide clinical guidance on assessment, diagnoses, and interventions
Foster trust and collaboration among team members
Ensure EMTALA log completion where applicable
Precept new admission team employees
Demonstrate empathetic, professional customer service; address complaints
Perform other duties as assigned

Key requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a social services field required
Two or more years’ experience in healthcare admissions preferred
Master’s degree in social services or RN preferred
May require state licensure; CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required
First aid may be required based on state/facility
Strong leadership and staff development skills
Knowledge of clinical assessments, diagnoses, and interventions
Customer-focused and compliant with regulations
Ability to manage multiple priorities and shifts

leadership empathy professional attitude clinical assessment knowledge crisis triage and intake processes EMTALA awareness

Description

In this role, you lead the Admissions Department to align with the facility’s strategic goals and ensure smooth access to care. You will col…

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