Director of Admissions (Substance Abuse) Saint Charles, IL
Job description
***MUST HAVE LCSW OR LCPC
The Director of Admissions is responsible for managing the facility’s census by developing and executing strategies to maximize admissions and occupancy. The Director of Admissions reports into the VP of the Mission Center and CEO of the facility and is a member of the Senior Leadership Team. The Director of Admissions works collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to ensure organizational targets are achieved, operational excellence is achieved, patient safety and satisfaction exceed all standards, and focuses on supporting a culture centered around patient safety and success.
Responsibilities:
- Provides leadership, training and mentoring/guidance to the Admissions team
- Responsible for the scheduling/hiring/retaining of qualified admissions staff
- Responsible for the performance management of the Admissions team
- Assesses call management, processing times, customer service standards, referent satisfaction, product utilization, and operational efficiency
- Collaborates with facility CEO, operations, medical, clinical, business development, marketing, and Mission Center to execute organizational and departmental strategies to drive improvement and desired outcomes
- Designs, establishes and maintains procedures and policies to ensure bed occupancy and to control bed availability/patient traffic
- Ensures compliance with accreditation agency and state requirements/guidelines
- Stays current with changes in State and Federal laws and regulations in areas of insurance/third party payers
Education & Experience:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of experience in a related field
- License required: candidate must have an LCPC, LCSW or be a licensed Psychologist.
- Knowledge of State and Federal Statutes regarding patient confidentiality laws
- Knowledge of State guidelines and accreditation agency standards
- Knowledge of all continuums of care, including admission assessment and continued stay criteria
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Addiction Medicine
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Saint Charles, IL 60175: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Experience:
- Substance Abuse Treatment admissions: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- LCPC, LCSW or licensed Psychologist. (Required)
Work Location: In person
