ASST DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS - (LPC, LMSW, LCSW OR RN)

Uhs • San Antonio, TX

100d

About The Position

Since 1987, Laurel Ridge Treatment Center has been the premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addictive disease services in San Antonio and South Texas. Our 330-bed facility is one of the largest freestanding psychiatric hospitals in the United States. Set on a therapeutic 29-acre campus in north central San Antonio, Laurel Ridge serves as the setting for the treatment for children, adolescents, young adults, adults, veterans and military personnel. Laurel Ridge's comprehensive programs treat disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety, mental illnesses and addictive disease disorders such as alcoholism, drug addiction and substance abuse. Laurel Ridge Treatment Center is part of one of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). UHS has been recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune for 10 years in a row.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in a mental health field (along with licensure) or graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Texas license as an L.P.C, R.N. or LMSW is required.
• 2 years mental health experience.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as an Admissions Supervisor or Director in Mental Health setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with the Director of Admissions, CEO, Business Office and the Director of Case Management to minimize any financial liability to the facility while ensuring full compliance with COBRA/EMTALA laws.
• Assists with scheduling on-call physicians, admissions coordinators to ensure optimal coverage during peak assessment and admissions periods and availability 24-hours/day, 7days/week.
• Covers triage and assessor shifts when needed to ensure the department is adequately staffed.
• Monitors assessment outcomes to ensure the behavioral health/chemical dependency needs of each client are met either at Laurel Ridge or with appropriate outside resources.
• Ensures all patient rights and notifications are met.
• Expert in HMS and ensures that 100% of calls are entered appropriately as well as knowledge in daily reporting mechanisms from the MS4/Midas system.
• Provides daily reporting to CEO and Admissions Director of all admissions, referrals, and information requested under the direction of the Director to ensure appropriateness of all assessments and protocols.
• Provides staff development and performance-based feedback in real time on all shifts.

Benefits

• Free meals
• Employee Recharge Massage Zone
• 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
• Career development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: Master's degree