Assistant Director of Assessment

Lifepoint Health • Raleigh, NC

5d

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Assessment directs and performs screening of potential patients for admission and initiates the integrated assessment process. In a clinical capacity, the role assists administration, physicians, and clinical staff in assessing pending admissions to determine the appropriate level of care, using approved admission criteria and recommending the least restrictive appropriate level. The plan for the episode of care is initiated at admission for all levels of care.

The position coordinates admission procedures with physicians, families, transportation services, and other mental health facilities. It ensures patient assessment and historical information is accurately and completely referred to attending physicians. The role communicates with external reviewers and referral sources, conducts required external reviews, documents interactions in accordance with HIPAA guidelines, and ensures third-party payors are notified of or participate in decisions about transitions between levels of care.

The Assistant Director prepares morning meeting reports on census information, referral sources, and pending admissions; supports satisfaction and continued relationships among current referral sources; and assesses, coaches, and develops team skills while holding the team accountable to high standards. The role maintains knowledge of applicable CMS, JCAHO, EMTLA, and state regulations and performance standards, and regularly audits functions for compliance.

Triangle Springs is a 77-bed behavioral health hospital serving the Raleigh community. It is Joint Commission Accredited and Psych Armor Certified.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field, or a licensed degree as permitted by state practice guidelines; RN licensure may be used where permitted by state practice guidelines.
• Previous management experience in a psychiatric health care facility.
• Direct experience in assessment for chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, and geriatric patients.
• Strong clinical assessment skills.
• Current unencumbered clinical social work, counselor, or RN license.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Direct and perform screening of potential patients for admission and initiate the integrated assessment process.
• Assist administration, physicians, and clinical staff in assessing pending admissions and determining appropriate levels of care.
• Use approved admission criteria to recommend the least restrictive appropriate level of care and initiate the episode-of-care plan at admission.
• Coordinate admission procedures with physicians, families, transportation services, and other mental health facilities.
• Ensure patient assessment and historical information is accurately and completely referred to attending physicians.
• Communicate with external reviewers and referral sources, conduct required external reviews, and document interactions in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Ensure third-party payors are notified of or participate in decisions about transitions between levels of care.
• Prepare morning meeting reports covering census information, referral sources, and pending admissions.
• Provide services to current referral sources to support their satisfaction and continued association.
• Assess, coach, and develop team skills and hold the team accountable to high standards.
• Maintain knowledge of CMS, JCAHO, EMTLA, and state regulations and standards of performance.
• Regularly audit functions to ensure compliance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager