Admissions - Behavioral Health

Universal Health Services•Atlanta, GA

35d•Onsite

About The Position

Peachford Hospital is a 246-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in the well-established North Atlanta Dunwoody neighborhood. We feature individual units for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offer inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. Peachford has been providing compassionate care since 1973 and nearly 10,000 patients seek treatment from our health care team each year. We are recruiting for an experienced and engaged leader for our Director of Assessment, Intake and Referral Services position to direct and manage our busy admissions and intake department. What will you be responsible for in this role? This position is responsible for directing, leading and managing the day to day operations of the Assessment and Intake Department which includes 25+ FTEs and multiple PRN staff members. You will ensure the hopsital has a purposeful, efficient and easy to navigate intake process for referral sources to access, patients to be involved in and staff to be engaged in and proud of. We have the need for someone to develop, train and lead initiatives that ensure patients are directed to the appropriate level of care each and every time they are referred for or seek care. Experience in process improvement, staff leadership and communication and the ability to direct and lead during difficult and busy times is essential for success in this role as is the knowledge to be hands on when needed to meet patient care needs. What benefits does Peachford offer for director level positions? Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans Competitive Compensation 28 Days of Paid Time Off 401(K) with company match Discounted stock purchase plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Tuition Assistance Challenging and rewarding work environment What do leaders value about working at Peachford? An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Peachford is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families we serve while they are at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a network of leaders and treatment professional that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.

Requirements

State of Georgia license as a LPC, LFMT or LCSW
Master's Degree in social work or clinical mental health counseling
7 years experience in behavioral health/mental health/addictive disease treatment
5 years experience in admissions/intake in a behavioral health facility
3 years leadership experience

Responsibilities

Directing, leading and managing the day to day operations of the Assessment and Intake Department which includes 25+ FTEs and multiple PRN staff members.
Ensure the hopsital has a purposeful, efficient and easy to navigate intake process for referral sources to access, patients to be involved in and staff to be engaged in and proud of.
Develop, train and lead initiatives that ensure patients are directed to the appropriate level of care each and every time they are referred for or seek care.