DIR - ASSESSMENT/REFERRAL BH

Job Description

Responsibilities

WHO WE ARE:

The Director of Admissions: Directs the operations of the Admissions department and the quality of assessment, referral, and admissions activities of the facility through policies, procedures, performance improvement, and the supervision of licensed and non-licensed admissions clinicians; assigns responsibilities to assure prompt response to patient needs; reviews and maintains all documents and departmental logs and assigns physicians to admitted patients; performs admissions responsibilities and provides telephonic and in-person risk assessment and crisis intervention, initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, determines appropriate level of care and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff; performs duties in accordance with the ANA Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care, and the facility’s mission, values, policies, and behavioral standards.

BENEITS HIGHLIGHTS:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

ABOUT UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES:

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQURED:

Nursing degree or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Psychology or Human Services field. RN, LCSW, LMFT, or LPC required. Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population required, preferably in an inpatient setting. 1-2 years management experience required.

EEO STATEMENT:

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit 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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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