Inpatient Psychiatric Access/Intake Director

UHS•St. Johns, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

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
Support the purpose of the entire admission process
Create and maintain department procedures in census maintenance, daily census records, inquiry calls and referrals phone log
Ensure that the level of treatment and clinical services is appropriate to all patient needs
Coordinate all admissions into the facility
Interface 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
Participate with the senior leadership team in the development and management of processes related to the hospital’s strategic goals