DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS- BH

Responsibilities

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta has been providing psychiatric services to the CSRA for more than 15 years. Located in Augusta, GA our 82-bed facility provides a therapeutic setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness. Lighthouse Care Center offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, and our tenured leadership team includes seasoned medical staff.

Much more available online at: https://lighthousecarecenters.com/

The Director of Admissions is a key member of the Lighthouse Clinical Team who will integrate and coordinate a patient centric therapeutic strategy with a keen focus on clinical intake; ensuring that delivery of high-quality and cost-effective health care is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services and in accordance with government regulation, licensing and accreditation requirements. The Director of Admissions supports the purpose and procecedure of the entire clinical admission process.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Creates and maintains department procedures in the following areas: 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.
• Coordinates and communicates with all customers in a professional manner and provides excellence in customer service.
• Supervisorial responsibilities include all Admission Clinicians/ Coordinators.
• Collaborate with Clinical Team (Nursing, Utilization, Medical Staff, etc)

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Referral Bonus Program (up to $4,000)
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition savings and reimbursement programs to continue your education
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Master's Degree in clinical psychology, social work, counseling or related field of study.

Experience:

Minimum of three to five years in a clinical setting and/ or previous intake experience. Must have marketing and sales abilities to interact with referral sources and ability to complete clinical assessments.

Licensure:

Active Registered Nurse license or licensed APC, LAPC, LMSW, LCSW.

Additional Requirements:

Successful completion of BLS CPR certification. Successful completion of Handle with Care (HWC) training prior to assisting with a restraining procedure and within 7 days of employment.

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