Director of Admissions

We are seeking an experienced Director of Admissions to lead the admissions department for an inpatient behavioral health hospital serving individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) and acute psychiatric needs
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The ideal candidate will have previous leadership experience as an Admissions Manager, Assistant Director of Admissions, Director of Admissions, or similar role within an inpatient behavioral health, psychiatric, or substance use treatment setting.

• Oversee daily operations and performance of the Admissions Department.
• Lead, train, coach, and develop admissions and intake team members.
• Manage the admissions process from initial inquiry through assessment, verification, and admission.
• Ensure timely and appropriate placement of patients based on clinical and program criteria.
• Monitor admissions volume, conversion rates, call metrics, and department KPIs.
• Collaborate closely with clinical, nursing, utilization review, business development, and executive leadership.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and established admissions protocols.
• Identify opportunities to improve admissions workflows, responsiveness, and overall patient experience.

• Previous leadership experience in behavioral health admissions, intake, or patient access required
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• Experience in an inpatient behavioral health, psychiatric hospital, detox, or residential treatment setting strongly preferred
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• Experience working with both substance use disorder and acute psychiatric populations preferred
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• Strong understanding of behavioral health admissions processes and levels of care.
• Proven ability to manage, train, and hold admissions teams accountable to performance expectations.
• Excellent communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced behavioral health admissions leader looking to take ownership of a high-impact department within an inpatient hospital setting.