Director of Assessment/Referral BH

UHS•Kouts, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Midwest Center for Youth and Families is seeking a Director of Assessment/Referral to join their team. This is an exempt/salaried position with available hours Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm. Midwest Center for Youth and Families, a subsidiary of UHS, has been serving youth nationwide since 1997. It is a 74-bed private, residential treatment facility specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for adolescents aged 10-18 with mental health challenges. The Patriot Support Program specifically addresses the needs of children of active-duty military members. The role is responsible for overseeing the intake, clinical assessment, and referral processes, ensuring timely and accurate evaluations. The Director leads the assessment team, manages referral source relationships, and ensures compliance with regulations and standards.

Requirements

Master's Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related behavioral health field is required.
Minimum 3-5 years of clinical experience in behavioral health/residential treatment required.
Two years of supervisory or leadership role required.
Strong knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, level-of-care, and Indiana behavioral health regulations required.
Experience with referral network development and community/provider relations required.
Excellent organizational, communication, and crisis management skills required.
Must be 21 years old.

Nice To Haves

LCSW, LMHC. LMFT, or LCAC is preferred; Indiana licensure eligible.

Responsibilities

Oversee the admissions/intake process from initial contact through assessment and admission decision.
Supervise and train assessment/referral staff.
Conduct or review clinical/diagnostic assessments to determine appropriate level of care and treatment placement.
Develops and maintains referral relationships with hospitals, courts, DCS, probation, schools, and community providers.
Ensure compliance with state regulations, Medicaid requirements, and facility licensing standards.
Monitor bed capacity, census, and admission flow to optimize occupancy and resource utilization.
Coordinate with clinical, medical, and utilization review teams to support continuity of care.
Track and report key performance metrics.
Manage crisis/urgent referral situations, including risk assessment for admission appropriateness.
Ensure documentation meets regulatory, insurance, and accreditation requirements.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to access and admission.