Bachelor's Degree, counselor certification, or RN nursing license required; 3+ years in healthcare-related admissions preferred.
Master's Degree in Human Services Field preferred with 3+ years in healthcare-related admissions preferred.
3 years of experience as a Director of Admissions in a Behavioral health facility preferred.
State licensure may be required for this position.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire).
Responsibilities
Lead the Admissions Department and foster teamwork within the department.
Implement business development and marketing strategies for facility admissions.
Address quality management issues related to crisis triage, evaluation, intake, and admissions.
Assign evaluations, intakes, or admissions based on requests and hospital census.
Conduct quality assurance and improvement programs for admission services.
Perform follow-up communications and generate recommendations for leadership.
Develop and implement policies and procedures guiding service provision.
Benefits
Orientation, in-service, and continuing education programs for staff.
Opportunity for training in CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification.
Potential for career advancement within the organization.
Full Job Description
Overview
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Direct the facility admissions activities by driving the admissions process, developing, implementing, and maintaining revenue-generating strategies.
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 organization leadership.
Develop and implement program policies and procedures that guide the provision of services.
Responsible for the hiring decisions for Admissions Department personnel, providing 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.
Recruit, train, and supervise staff.
Manage the finances of the department, and prepare and monitor budgets and spending to ensure the department operates within allocated funds.
Determine and implement admissions best practices, promote the hospital, and maintain a satisfied patient base.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree, counselor certification, or RN nursing license required; Three plus years' experience in healthcare-related admissions preferred.
Master's Degree in Human Services Field preferred with three plus years' experience in healthcare-related admissions preferred.
Three years of work experience as a Director of Admissions in a Behavioral health facility 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.
About Valley Behavioral Health
Valley Behavioral Health is a non-profit organization that provides mental health and substance abuse treatment services to individuals and families in Utah. The organization was founded in 1989 and has since grown to become one of the largest providers of behavioral health services in the state. Valley Behavioral Health offers a wide range of services, including outpatient therapy, medication management, crisis intervention, and residential treatment. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based care to its clients and to promoting mental health awareness and education in the community.
