Director of Intake

Aspen Grove Behavioral Hospital is a 94-bed psychiatric and detox hospital that also offers intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization services located in Orem, Utah. Aspen Grove Behavioral Hospital provides patient-centered care delivered by compassionate staff trained in the mental health and chemical dependency fields. We offer specialty programs including crisis stabilization, rehabilitation support in maintaining sobriety, and a women’s program to promote hope and healing. To learn more please visit https://

Aspen Grove Behavioral Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Intake Director to join our team of compassionate, dedicated professionals. The Director of Intake is accountable for the oversight and direction of the hospital’s Admissions/Intake Department. As a clinician, this position provides direction to a staff of specialists in the provision of patient access to care and behavioral health assessment services, including call management, clinical evaluations for level of care, crisis intervention, admissions and referrals. The Intake Director organizes, manages and coordinates mobile assessment team services and will assure quality. This position interfaces closely with the hospital’s medical staff, nursing staff, fellow department heads, and administration, as well as external referring agencies and payers.

The Intake Director is responsible for the department’s budget, policies and procedures, regulatory compliance, service excellence, and data management/analysis. In addition, the Intake Director participates with the senior leadership team in the development and management of processes related to the hospital’s strategic goals. The Intake Department, has a 24 hour a day, seven day a week responsibility and accountability for assessment, referral and admission activities. The Intake Director is a working director and will be responsible for staffing the Intake Department. The Director of Intake reports directly to the hospital’s Associate Administrator.

Your benefits as Intake Director include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive and affordable full benfits package - learn more at
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS*and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition savings to continue your education

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Your qualifications and experience will include:

• LCSW, LCPC, CMHC, LMFT or ., or RN-Licensure-(Bachelors or Master’s) prepared from an accredited college or university.
• Previous experience in Mental Health related field preferred. . or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, mental health or a related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting desirable.
• Working knowledge of the Addiction & Recovery field and experience in clinical interviewing, patient assessment, family motivation, treatment planning, communicating with external review organizations or comparable entities, and working effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
• A minimum of three (3) years of managing a professional/clinical team and responsible for staffing, budget, and process improvements.

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