DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS
About The Position
Talbott Recovery is currently looking for a Fulltime Director of Admissions for our Main Campus on Hunter Road, Atlanta. At Talbott Recovery we focus on patient-centered care and a personal individualized approach, upholding a high standard of innovative treatment and compassionate attention to each individual patient's needs. Our integrated program addresses the needs of the whole person-mind, body, and spirit. Our system of care is personalized and we are committed to providing and promoting evidence-based treatment for individuals with co-occurring disorders through clinical services, education, and research. Our purpose is to create lifetime relationships for long-term recovery.
Requirements
- Master's degree in psychology, social work, or related field required. licensed clinician preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience as a supervisor in an admissions/intake department.
- Minimum 1 year of experience with substance use disordered patients or related mental health preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Familiar with 12-step programs preferred.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for supervision of the Intake Department and the Reception area functions for the facility.
- Initiates and completes the referral and intake process, determines appropriate level of care and maintains follow-up communication with referral sources, families, patients and program staff to maintain a quality intake.
- Responsible for hiring, training and coaching of Intake Staff and Receptionist.
- Establishes protocols for the Intake Department and Reception area.
- Assesses perspective patients for treatment, identifying psychosocial, mental health and medical issues to determine if patient meets admission criteria.
- Supervise Intake Coordinators and ensure that they are trained.
- Maintains daily census and provides assessment for appropriate intakes.
- Works collaboratively with the Call Center staff, Utilization Review staff, Nursing Staff and Physicians
- Continuously monitor and follow up on referral inquiries.
Benefits
- Caring, challenging, and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- Career Development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
