Access/Intake Director

UHS•St. Johns, MI

11d

About The Position

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 our hospital at Cedar Creek Hospital. Position 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.

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.

Responsibilities

Oversight of the hospital’s Admissions Department and supports the purpose of the entire admission process.
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.
Interfaces closely with the hospital’s medical staff, nursing staff, other department heads, as well as referring agencies and payers.
Responsible for the department’s budget, policies and procedures, regulatory compliance, service excellence, and data management/analysis.
Participates with the senior leadership team in the development and management of processes related to the hospital’s strategic goals.