Are you searching for a fulfilling place to develop your career and make an impact? Join Integrity House, New Jersey’s oldest active nonprofit provider of compassionate care for individuals and families experiencing addiction and mental health conditions. We’ve been a trusted source in our field since our founding in 1968, and our goal has remained constant: to provide our clients with comprehensive, whole-person care options under one unified system of care. Integrity House operates 16 licensed treatment programs across New Jersey as well as community outreach and prevention programs, and serves over 3,000 individuals every year.
We are excited to announce our Director of Admissions opening in Newark, NJ! The Director of Admissions at Integrity House is responsible for overseeing the admissions process for clients seeking admission into residential treatment. The residential admission department is centralized in Newark, NJ however intakes may be required at other sites as business needs present, to be evaluated and determined by the Director of Admissions. The position involves implementing strategic marketing plans, managing the admissions team, and ensuring compliance with regulations while providing a patient-centered experience
Primary Duties and Responsibilities of a Director of Admissions:
- Perform all functions of the department, including the admission process from inquiry to enrollment:
- Assess client’s needs using evidence-based validated assessment tools (i.e. ASI, CASI, etc.), diagnose clients for substance disorders using the DSM (within scope) and determine appropriate level of care based on ASAM criteria.
- Collaborate with referring agency and other providers to obtain collateral documents.
- Keep accurate records and clinical documentation, documenting all clinical service delivery on the day of delivery in the electronic health record.
- Collect drug screens from clients and document results in client health record.
- Facilitate risk assessments and coordinate immediate care for urgent needs.
- Screen all property.
- Facilitate transportation to and from the program.
- Collaborate with nursing team for medical related needs.
- Completed presumptive eligibility applications or other insurance verification procedures.
- Facilitate initial treatment authorization through a variety of systems including online, and direct concurrent reviews with health insurance entities.
- Provider leadership to the Admission Department and cultivate the function of the department as an integrated team.
- Implement strategic marketing plans to attract prospective patients and collaborate with the marketing team to create and execute effective advertising campaigns.
- Provide leadership in addressing quality management issues related to crisis triage, evaluation, intake, and admission to the agency to implement best practice guidelines and maintain high satisfaction.
- Identify development of and/or revisions to policies and procedures that guide the provision of services.
- Work to improve efficiency and quality in delivering services within the department, responsible for developing and meeting departmental goals and objectives.
- Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate all program staff—with KPIs and measurable business and developmental goals
- Provide administrative and clinical supervision, where applicable, to department staff.
- Coordinate with Human Resources and Director/Senior Director to address personnel related issues.
- Document complete and detailed facility incident reports for Director and any other persons stipulated to receive them, including referral source per contractual agreement and emergency contact when appropriate.
- Complete optimized billing.
- Collect and share data as scheduled with leadership and other management staff related to utilization, payment matrix of enrolled clients, and other identified benchmarks.
Preferred Qualifications for a Director of Admissions:
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services Field, required.
- Master’s degree in Human / Social Services or related field, preferred
- At least six (3) years’ experience in human services fieldwork, minimum of one year in management capacity
- In depth knowledge about mental health and substance use disorders
- Strong and proven leadership and change management experience
Required Licensing or Certifications:
- Clinical License: LSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC, CADC, or LCADC is required.
- Must obtain all within 1 year of hire as credential permits (LCADC, LCSW, LPC): CCS (CADC Supervision), CCS (Social Work Supervision), and ACS (LAC Supervision)
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm with flexibility to work outside of normal business hours based on Agency needs.
Why Work for Integrity?
We believe that work is more than a place you go every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things. We believe that workplace diversity and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company’s success and provides you with the best co-workers you could ask for. Our employee benefits play an important role in making Integrity a great place to work.
Our Exceptional Full-Time Benefits Package Includes:
- Low Cost and Generous Medical and Prescription Coverage (ask us for our benefits summary, we are proud of it!)
- Employer Paid Dental
- Employer Paid Vision
- Employer Paid Life and AD&D
- Employer Paid Long Term Disability
- Employer Paid Health Reimbursement Account
- Generous Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Time
- 403(b) Plan with a Dollar for Dollar Match up to 3% of Compensation
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Commuter Benefit Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement – up to $4,000 annual
- Recognition Rewards
- Professional Development Assistance
Who We Are?
Integrity House is New Jersey’s oldest provider of comprehensive substance use and mental health services. We’ve been a trusted source in our field since our founding in 1968, and our goal has remained constant: to help individuals and families experiencing addiction and mental health conditions measurably improve their health and overall quality of life
Integrity House operates a broad network of services that includes a full suite of treatment options for substance use disorder; mental health services; gambling addiction services; physical health services; education and employment readiness support; care coordination; creative arts therapy; supportive housing; recovery programs; and community outreach services. Integrity is accredited from by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services, at its highest level, and was voted one of America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers. Annually, Integrity House serves over 7,000 New Jersey residents through its treatment and outreach programs.
Apply today! Be part of an amazing interdisciplinary team committed to rebuilding lives, families and communities.
Integrity is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Integrity House openly supports and fully commits to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
