Clinical Assistant Director of Intake (RN)
Acadia HealthcareAbout the role
Overview
We are hiring a Clinical Assistant Director of Intake!
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000
Compensation: $70,613–$93,603/year
About CenterPointe Hospital 150‑bed behavioral health hospital in St. Charles, MO, serving adults, seniors, and adolescents. Services include inpatient care, residential programs, outpatient services, detox, and specialized treatment tracks.
Role:Clinical Assistant Director of Admissions Lead and support admissions operations to ensure smooth, patient‑centered access to care. Key responsibilities include:
Overseeing daily admissions workflow
Managing crisis triage, evaluations, intakes, and admissions
Developing revenue‑generating strategies
Supervising and guiding the admissions team
Collaborating with referral sources and internal departments
Supporting quality assurance and process improvement
Ideal Candidate: RN Experienced in healthcare admissions, strong operational leadership, clinically informed, and committed to exceptional service and regulatory compliance.
Schedule 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM, rotating weekends
Benefits offered:
- Health made simple: Three UMR medical plans—including a no-deductible Surest PPO with upfront copays—plus dental and vision with 100% preventive care.
- Support for your finances: HSA/FSA options, employer-paid disability, life insurance (1.5x salary), and a 401(k) through Empower to help you plan ahead.
- Care for your wellbeing: Free counseling (CuraLinc), virtual therapy (Talkspace, Teladoc), and programs for maternity, tobacco cessation, and chronic conditions.
- Added peace of mind: Optional accident, critical illness, and hospital coverage when you need extra protection.
- Help beyond the workplace: An Employee Assistance Program with free legal, financial, and identity support.
- Perks you’ll appreciate: Tuition support (EdAssist), early pay access (EarnIn), discounts (PerkSpot), and emergency assistance through the Employee Cares Fund.
Responsibilities
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Assist the Director of the facility in admissions activities by driving the admissions process, developing, implementing and maintaining revenue-generating strategies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide leadership to the Admissions Department and cultivate the function of the department as an integrated team.
- Assist in Implementing 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, intake 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. Assist in 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.
- Serve as 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 and assist that department is up to date on and compliant with new laws and regulations. Recruit, train and supervise staff.
- Work with the Director in managing the finances of the department, prepare and monitor budgets and spending to ensure 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.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree, counselor certification, or nursing lic
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