Director of Intake and Assessment- Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Tampa, FL

30d

About The Position

Tampa Behavioral Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Director of Intake and Assessment joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Requirements

• Minimum Master’s Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling with a minimum of 2-5 years in the discipline.
• RN licensure REQUIRED per state of practice guidelines.
• 2-5 years of leadership experience.
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills, diplomacy, and relationship building.
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of individuals and handle complex situations.

Responsibilities

• Director ensures a comprehensive assessment and quality therapeutic care to patients seeking treatment of substance abuse, dual diagnosis or psychiatric or emotional disorders.
• Oversees the assessment of the needs of walk-in and phone callers and completes initial psychiatric assessment on patients seeking treatment.
• Supervises the answering and answers all inquiry calls regarding treatment and the facility, presents treatment options, documents calls and sets appointments for callers seeking treatment.
• Creates, revises, and implements the schedule of the assessment and referral office.
• Assesses the needs of walk-in and phone callers to ensure their referral to the service or resource to best address those needs.
• Completes initial psychiatric assessment and presents symptoms to psychiatrist for best recommendation of care.
• Interprets treatment to patient and family to help reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of care and continuation of treatment.
• Refers and triages patients to other sources of treatment when appropriate.
• Answers all inquiry calls regarding treatment and the facility, presents treatment options, documents calls and sets appointments for callers seeking treatment.
• Assesses, coaches and develops team skills in assessment, patient and family interaction and overall therapeutic care.
• Acts as part of overall Hospital leadership team.
• May supervise reception.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees