DIRECTOR of Intake and Assessment

UHS • Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

Cedar Springs Hospital is seeking a Director of Intake and Assessment to oversee the clinical and administrative tasks of the Admissions Department. The role provides clinical direction for psychiatric and chemical dependency assessment services, including evaluation, crisis intervention, and referrals. The director works closely with hospital administration, medical staff, and other departments and is accountable for managing the Assessment and Referral department and its operations.

The position requires working knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, addiction and recovery, treatment planning, patient assessment, and clinical interviewing. The director must communicate effectively with external review organizations and insurance providers, demonstrate complete knowledge of crisis intervention techniques, and communicate professionally with people from diverse backgrounds.

Cedar Springs Hospital provides multidisciplinary behavioral health care to children, adolescents, adults, and their families. Its mission is to deliver high-quality services to individuals and families affected by mental illness or substance abuse through appropriate levels of care, individually tailored programs, and qualified mental health professionals.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, psychology, mental health, or a related field.
• At least two years of clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting.
• R.N., L.M.S.W., LPC, or applicable license.
• Working knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, addiction and recovery, treatment planning, patient assessment, and clinical interviewing.
• Complete knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively with external review organizations and insurance providers and professionally with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain patient and corporate confidentiality.
• Ability to speak, read, and write.
• Emotional stability necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Vision and hearing sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Physical ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods; frequently lift up to 25 pounds; perform a full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity, and hand-eye coordination; frequently push and pull heavy loads, kneel, grasp, stoop, and bend; and repetitively use hands and lightly lower objects.

Nice To Haves

• One year of leadership experience managing a related function.
• Prior intake experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical and administrative tasks related to the Admissions Department.
• Provide clinical direction for psychiatric and chemical dependency assessment services, including evaluation, crisis intervention, and referrals.
• Interface closely with administration, medical staff, and other hospital departments.
• Manage the Assessment and Referral department and its operations.
• Communicate with external review organizations and insurance providers.
• Communicate professionally with people of diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Tuition savings to continue nursing education with Chamberlain University.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

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