Director, Assessment

Lifepoint Health • Holyoke, MA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital offers compassionate, high-quality inpatient and outpatient mental health and co-occurring treatment for teens, adults, and seniors. We provide a full-range of evidence-based medical and clinical services in a state-of-the-art healing environment. Programs include inpatient mental health and co-occurring treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).

Requirements

• Current state license
• Master’s degree in social work, counseling or related field required or licensed degree per state of practice guideline.
• RN licensure may be used per state of practice guidelines.
• Previous management experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working in assessment for chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients.
• Strong clinical assessment skills.
• Current unencumbered clinical social work, counselor or RN license or per state requirements.
• Valid driver’s license and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), along with proof of insurance when using own auto.
• Basic Life Support certification and Handle with Care is required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring a comprehensive, clinically sound assessment process and the delivery of high-quality therapeutic care for individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders, dual diagnosis, and psychiatric or emotional conditions.
• Overseeing all assessment and referral functions, including walk-in and inquiry-based admissions, completion of initial psychiatric assessments, and recommendation of the most appropriate level of care in collaboration with physicians and clinical leadership.
• Supervising and developing assessment staff, managing scheduling and workflow within the assessment department, and ensuring accurate documentation, regulatory compliance, and effective communication with patients, families, referral sources, and third-party payors.
• Promoting patient-centered care, operational excellence, and adherence to CMS, Joint Commission, EMTALA, and state regulatory standards while supporting census management and continued growth of referral relationships.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager