Inpatient Psychiatric Access/Intake Director

UHS$85K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • RN or Master's Degree in mental health discipline with full licensure in Michigan
  • Minimum of three years of supervisory or clinical leadership experience
  • Strong understanding of hospital admissions processes
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to analyze data for service improvement

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the hospital's Admissions Department
  • Create and maintain department procedures for census management
  • Coordinate all patient admissions into the facility
  • Interface with medical, nursing staff, and department heads
  • Manage the admissions budget and regulatory compliance
  • Participate in the strategic development with senior leadership
  • Ensure service excellence in patient admissions and inquiries

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k plan with company matching contribution
  • Student loan repayment assistance up to $200 per month
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Disability options and life insurance available
  • Pet insurance offered to employees
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Cedar Creek Hospital of Michigan is a beautiful and state of the art 72-bed facility. Cedar Creek provides evidence-based treatment to adolescents and adults struggling with mental health issues. Cedar Creek Hospital invests in our patients by offering an integrated medicine approach that provides the latest therapies including yoga, mindfulness, aromatherapy, music therapy and nutrition. As part of our success and innovation in the field we are seeking qualified applicants for an Access/Intake Director position.

Learn more about Cedar Creek Hospital online at: Cedar Creek Hospital

Description

The Director of Intake/Access is accountable for the oversight of the hospital's Admissions Department and supports the purpose of the entire admission process. The Director of Admissions creates and maintains department procedures in the following areas: census maintenance, daily census records, inquiry calls and referrals phone log, and ensures that the level of treatment and clinical services is appropriate to all patient needs. Coordinates all admissions into the facility. This position interfaces closely with the hospital's medical staff, nursing staff, other department heads, as well as referring agencies and payers. The Director of Admissions is responsible for the department's budget, policies and procedures, regulatory compliance, service excellence, and data management/analysis. In addition, the Director of Admissions participates with the senior leadership team in the development and management of processes related to the hospital's strategic goals.

Benefits

Cedar Creek offers an extensive benefits program including Medical (BCBS), Dental (Delta), Vision (VSP), 401k with a company match, Student Loan Repayment of up to $200 per month, Paid Time Off, Disability options, Life insurance, Pet insurance and much more.

Qualifications

Requirements

RN or Master's Degree in a mental health discipline with full licensure in the state of Michigan.
Minimum of three years experience in supervision or clinical leadership strongly preferred.

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