Admissions Director Acute Position Available In Lafayette, Louisiana
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Job Description
Admissions Director Acute Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems – 2.6
Lafayette, LA Job Details Full-time Estimated:
$53.7K – $65K a year 2 days ago Qualifications CPR Certification RN License Master’s degree Bachelor’s degree Human Services Social Work Senior level Associate Degree in Nursing Full Job Description
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.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Master’s Degree in Human Services Field, or RN nursing license required. 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. Education Preferred Associates or better in Nursing/Healthcare or related field Bachelors or better in Social Services or related field Masters or better in Social Services Licenses & Certifications Preferred Reg Nurse Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
