Director, Assessment & Referral
About The Position
Ridgeview Institute is part of a leading behavioral healthcare network in Georgia, providing comprehensive care within a safe, structured, and highly supportive environment. The Director of Assessment & Referral (A&R) is responsible for coordinating assessments of incoming patients with A&R Counselors, coordinating Doctor’s assessments, and initiating the Admission process with the Admissions Clerk. The A&R Coordinator provides technical assistance to the discharge planning process, under the direction of the Director of A&R. The Director of A&R works closely with Clinical, UR, Hospital Leadership, and the community.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in nursing or a human relations field.
- Two or more years’ experience in intake assessment activities within an acute psychiatric setting with supervisory experience.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a psychiatric hospital setting including customer contact.
- A working knowledge of the DSM-5 and the Mental Status Exam.
- A working knowledge of the Addiction and Recovery field.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed to practice in the State of Georgia preferred.
Responsibilities
- Inquiry calls are documented and processed in accordance with Intake policies.
- Patients are assessed and stabilized prior to leaving hospital or admission to hospital arranged.
- On call doctor is notified and assisted with patient interview.
- Administrative approval is obtained for all admissions.
- Ensures admission paperwork is completed in accordance with hospital policy.
- Intake log is completed with all information documented.
- Follow up calls are made to those failing to show up for appointments.
- Pre-certification is obtained in accordance with insurance requirements.
- Outcome studies forms are completed.
- Guest relations are demonstrated by example and employees in need of guest relations training are counseled.
- Administration is notified of problems or significant events.
- Safety problems are identified and corrective actions taken.
- Medication is obtained after hours as ordered by the physician with proper documentation of drugs removed and accountability maintained.
- Integrity of the pharmacy is maintained with all locks secured and alarm activated.
- Requests for assessments are timely coordinated.
- In house assessments are completed with treatment or referral disposition recommendations made and documented.
- Note: The essential job functions of this position are not limited to the duties listed above.
Benefits
- 401(k) + matching
- 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 100% company-paid long term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
- Cafeteria on site
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
- Career & training development opportunities
- Dynamic and inclusive work environment
- Engaged management team dedicated to your success
- A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our north star and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
