Job Description
Job Description
Director of Admissions – GateHouse Treatment
Lauderdale Lakes, FL
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About GateHouse Treatment
GateHouse Treatment is part of a nationally recognized group of drug and alcohol addiction treatment centers with facilities in Nashua, New Hampshire. We offer a full range of inpatient and outpatient treatment methods, including sober living facilities. Our philosophy of customized recovery plans includes cutting-edge and traditional, evidence-based treatment methods provided by professionals with unparalleled dedication and compassion. We treat the whole client, not just the disease.
Position Summary
The Director of Admissions oversees and leads the admissions function, ensuring efficient, ethical, and compassionate intake processes for all prospective clients seeking substance use disorder treatment services. This role manages staff, workflows, CRM / VOIP systems, payer communications, and referral partnerships to ensure accurate eligibility assessment, timely admissions, and Joint Commission–compliant documentation and practices.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Leadership & Supervision
- Directs, trains, schedules, and evaluates Admissions Coordinators
- Holds regular 1 : 1 supervision meetings and call quality reviews
- Ensures staff adherence to ethical, legal, and compliance standards
Client Intake & Assessment
Screens prospective clients using approved assessmentsDetermines eligibility, insurance verification, and financial responsibilityConsults Clinical / Medical leadership when clinical suitability is unclearEnsures proper communication and warm hand-off to clinical teamSystems & Data
Oversees CRM and VOIP systems; ensures accuracy & functionalityEnsures complete and timely documentation of all calls & communicationMaintains accurate admit alerts, census data, waitlist managementProduces reports for executive leadership as requestedReferral & Outreach Coordination
Communicates with external partners for alternative placementsSupports network building and referral relationsCompliance
Maintains compliance with Joint Commission, 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, state & federal lawsEnsures all documentation and communication is timely, accurate, and secureEnsures client rights, confidentiality, and ethical decision-making in admissionsRequirements
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Understanding of behavioral health / Substance-Use-Disorder admissions processesFamiliarity with payer authorization & eligibilitySkilled communicator with empathetic, supportive, and professional demeanorCRM / telephony & data reporting experienceAbility to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environmentEducation & Experience
Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent leadership experience accepted3+ years SUD / mental health admissions or related call-center leadershipExperience supervising staff and managing workflowsBenefits
Paid time offHealth, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance401(k)