Director - Admissions

UHS•Tequesta, FL

About The Position

SandyPines is seeking a dynamic and talented Director of Admissions. SandyPines Residential Treatment Center is a 149-bed Residential Psychiatric Facility servicing children and adolescents ages 5 to 17. The facility is in beautiful South Florida, nestled beside Jonathan Dickinson State Park and just minutes away from the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. We are the largest treatment center of its kind in the southeast and host Riverbend Academy, an accredited school on our campus. Much more online at: sandypineshospital.com About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com The Director of Admissions ensures that appropriate admissions are processed based on accurate evaluations, analysis and assessments while performing administrative duties for the admission process and maintaining a positive relationships with referral sources.

Requirements

Clinical Master’s degree required, in a Social Services or related field with experience in related field writing reports.
One year management experience.
Detail oriented and ability to successfully multi task in a fast pace environment.
Strong communication skills.
Excellent customer service and organization skills.
Highly effective listening skills.

Responsibilities

Receives intake/inquiry calls and makes appropriate disposition concerning potential admissions/assessments to the hospital.
Schedules admissions and coordinates with appropriate clinical and/or administrative staff.
Understands special needs, behaviors, and assessment techniques of specific age groups, children and adolescents.
Assists patients/families and referral sources in locating appropriate alternatives.
Consults with administration, finance, nursing staff and physicians as needed on all potential admissions.