Director of Assessment and Intake

NewVista Behavioral Health

2d•Onsite

About The Position

NewVista Health and Wellness is currently recruiting a Director of Assessment and Intake for River Vista, a premier behavioral health hospital in the Colombus, OH area. The Director of Assessment and Intake performs the evaluation and admission process in conjunction with the on-call physician. The Director of Assessment and Intake directs the assessment department activities and monitors the quality of services provided. NewVista Behavioral Health is a forward-thinking development and operating company of behavioral health hospitals, substance abuse rehabilitation centers, behavioral health providers and transport operators, as well as outpatient telehealth solutions. The NewVista mission is to inspire hope and deliver holistic care in a contemporary and healing environment. One that is conducive to providing the life skills needed to regain stability and independence, utilizing a passionate and highly-trained team of professionals.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work or counseling required.
RN Licensure may be used in place of master’s degree or per state regulations.
Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients preferred.
Strong clinical assessment skills.
Current unencumbered clinical social work or counseling license: LSW, LISW, BSW, MSW, LPC, or LPCC required.
RN license may be accepted.
Valid driver’s license and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), along with proof of insurance when using own vehicle.
CPR and Handle with Care (HWC) certified within 30 days.
Ability to work flexible hours and to meet typing keyboard expectations.
With proper credentials, Supervisor may be required to complete vitals check on patients.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients

Responsibilities

Facilitate response to request for services, including the initial response, the assessment and referral process, the designation of appropriate level of care, admission into services, and appropriate follow-up activity.
Conduct initial evaluation, initiate the assessment, document patient symptomology, functioning, needs, and provide information to the MD for LOC determination.
Demonstrate excellent customer service skills in assisting patients, physicians, visitors, and coworkers in a prompt and courteous manner.
Possess clear knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and processes and EMTALA.
Maintain all preadmission and admission paperwork with accuracy.
Complete all pre-certification with insurance companies.
Ensure appropriate staffing for shift.
Minimize use of overtime.
Monitor attendance.
Educate and coach staff and act as a point person for clinical decisions.
Ensure staff has completed all needed documentation, call logging, insurance calls, and additional tasks prior to the end of shift.
Participate in all leadership meetings including FLASH, Quality, and others as assigned.
Keep informed about Joint Commission and State regulations.
Keep and build community relationships and partner with business development team to ensure a positive experience for referral sources and patients/families.
Provide training and orientation for all staff and departmental staff as needed (may be multiple times a month).
Work collaboratively with facility leadership team and participate in system-wide trainings and initiatives as requested.