ASST DIR - ADMISSIONS
About The Position
The Assistant Admissions Director oversees the admissions department and admission activities during the assigned shift. The assistant Director assigns responsibilities to assure prompt response to-patient needs reviews and maintains all documents and departmental logs and assigns physicians to admitted patients. The Assistant Director also performs Admissions Counselor 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. The Assistant Director will supervise department staff, including daily schedule assignment, call management, orientation and coordination of quality improvement in conjunction with Admissions Director. Compass Intervention Center offers comprehensive benefits for the Admissions Counselor position, such as: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Program Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Requirements
- A Master's degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology,, social work, counseling, or other related field.
- Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with substance abuse and dual diagnosis population, managing staff.
Responsibilities
- oversees the admissions department and admission activities during the assigned shift
- 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 Counselor 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
- supervise department staff, including daily schedule assignment, call management, orientation and coordination of quality improvement in conjunction with Admissions Director
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
