DIR - ASSESSMENT/REFERRAL BH

UHS • Columbus, IN

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About The Position

The Director of Admissions is accountable for implementing and directing all admissions to the facility while coordinating internal and external business development strategies. The ideal candidate will be able to work well in a crisis situation, remain calm and direct staff appropriately. This role also requires knowledge of regulatory standards including state and federal rules and regulations for emergency care. Good written skills are necessary for performance improvement monitors. Previous managerial experience required as this is a position requiring the direction of many staff members both in-office and within the community. Transparency in communication is a must as well as standardized expectations for staff members reporting to this person. This position interfaces closely with the medical staff, Business Development, fellow department heads and administration, treatment team/external case managers/managed care organizations, functions as a liaison with other hospital intake departments. Therefore, this person must collaborate and work well both independently and as a team member. The Director of Intake provides direct care, leadership, direction, and supervision for the Intake Clinicians. The Director of Intake is on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for call offs & any other calls from his/her staff.

Requirements

• Masters degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, or other related field or Registered Nurse.
• A minimum of five (5) years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting.
• Working knowledge of the Addiction & Recovery field.
• Experience in clinical interviewing, patient assessment, family motivation, treatment planning.
• Ability to communicate with external review organizations or comparable entities.
• Experience working effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Licensure: R.N., L.C.S.W. or applicable license.

Responsibilities

• Implement and direct all admissions to the facility.
• Coordinate internal and external business development strategies.
• Work well in crisis situations and direct staff appropriately.
• Ensure knowledge of regulatory standards including state and federal rules and regulations for emergency care.
• Maintain good written skills for performance improvement monitors.
• Direct many staff members both in-office and within the community.
• Ensure transparency in communication and standardized expectations for staff.
• Interface closely with medical staff, Business Development, fellow department heads, and administration.
• Function as a liaison with other hospital intake departments.
• Provide direct care, leadership, direction, and supervision for the Intake Clinicians.
• Be on-call 24/7 for call offs and other staff calls.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees