Director Of Admissions

We are looking for an exceptional Director of Admissions who will screen and facilitate all admissions of clients. As a part of our leadership team, you’ll help generate energetic, fast-past, and patient-centered experiences. We are a small residential substance use disorder treatment facility with a plan to grow into multiple facilities nationwide.

The ideal candidate will have both day-to-day and a long-term impact on operations. Directing the facility admissions activities by driving the admissions process, developing, implementing, and maintaining revenue-generating strategies.

Clinical intake and or admissions experience in a behavioral health setting is mandatory with an additional networking and marketing background. Experience assessing patients and determining the appropriate level of care in an in-patient setting is required.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implement strategic marketing plans to attract prospective patients.
• Oversee the admissions process from inquiry to enrollment.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create and execute effective advertising campaigns.
• 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.
• 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, provide orientation, in-service and continuing education programs for department staff and other internal positions responsible for crisis triage and/or evaluation services.
• Work to improve efficiency and quality in delivering services within the department, responsible for developing and meeting departmental goals and objectives.
• Ensure that department is up to date on and compliant with new laws and regulations.
• Manage the finances of the department, prepare and monitor budgets and spending to ensure department operates within allocated funds.
• Determine and implement admissions best-practices and maintain a satisfied patient base.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• 2 plus years’ experience healthcare related admissions
• Treatment facility experience required.
• Three years of work experience as a Director of Admissions in a substance abuse treatment facility preferred.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Healthcare Admissions: 1 year (Preferred)
• Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)
• Substance Abuse: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• New Brunswick, NJ 08901: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New Brunswick, NJ 08901