DIR - ASSESSMENT/REFERRAL BH

UHS•Bloomington, IN

About The Position

Bloomington Meadows Hospital is hiring a Director accountable for directing the facility’s Assessment and Referral activities. As a clinician, the Director provides direction to Intake Counselors delivering psychiatric assessment services, including clinical evaluations, crisis intervention, and referrals. The position works closely with medical staff, department managers, administration, treatment teams, external case managers, and managed care organizations, and serves as a liaison with other hospital intake departments. This is an exempt-level position.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, or a mental-health-related field.
A minimum of five years of direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting is desirable.
Working knowledge of the addiction and recovery field.
Experience in clinical interviewing, patient assessment, family motivation, treatment planning, and communicating with external review organizations or comparable entities.
Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
R.N., L.C.S.W., or applicable license.
Thorough knowledge of TJC, CMS, OSHA, and state and federal regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Direct the facility’s Assessment and Referral activities.
Provide clinical direction to Intake Counselors delivering psychiatric assessment services.
Oversee clinical evaluations, crisis intervention, and referrals.
Coordinate with medical staff, department managers, administration, treatment teams, external case managers, and managed care organizations.
Serve as a liaison with other hospital intake departments.