Lead Admissions Clinician

UHS•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Admissions Director, the Lead Admissions Clinician provides supervision to Admissions department personnel. Provides telephonic and in-person risk assessment and crisis intervention, initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, determines appropriate level of care, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff. Promotes patient care consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Cedar Ridge. Performs duties in accordance with the facility’s mission, values, policies, and behavioral standards. Provides department coverage during day, evening, and weekend hours as scheduled with flexibility to ensure department services as needed. Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital (a UHS facility) Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient and residential treatment services for youth ages 5-17, as well as inpatient, patial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services for adults ages 18+. Our treatment programs provide a structured and supportive treatment environment that promotes self-acceptance and helps stabilize patients suffering from acute psychiatric illness. Our multidisciplinary treatment teams consist of psychiatrists, licensed therapists and highly specialized nurses who collaborate to develop and implement effective and compassionate treatment plans for our patients. Cedar Ridge is a behavioral health facility that encompasses a 206-bed acute psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center on a beautifully wooded campus with a stocked pond, school, gym, outdoor courtyard and playground. Website: www.cedarridgebhs.com BENEFITS INCLUDE: Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan Employee Assistance Program available for employees and family 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Basic Life Insurance and Optional supplemental life insurance Referral & Sign-On Bonus Options for Certain Positions Challenging and rewarding work environment SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More Information is available on our benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

Requirements

Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population required (preferably in an inpatient setting)
Masters Degree in Counseling, Psychology or Social Work field required
Current certification or licensure by the State of Oklahoma (LCSW, LPC, LMFT), or applying for supervision/under supervision preferred
One / Two years management experience preferred
Working Knowledge: Knowledge of hospital admissions functions, leadership skills, crisis intervention and risk assessment, psychiatric diagnoses symptomology, basic chemical dependency, age specific growth and development and crisis and behavior management
Must be at least 21 years of age
Successfully complete a drug test
Successfully pass a national background check
Physical agility to manage patients
Ability to push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds.
Accountable for creating an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the organizations mission, vision and value
Strong Computer skills
Excellent Communication skills
Strong Leadership skills
Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior
Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste
The ideal candidate is dependable, empathetic, compassionate and must be reliable

Responsibilities

Provides supervision to Admissions department personnel.
Provides telephonic and in-person risk assessment and crisis intervention
Initial contact with referral sources and potential patients
Coordinates the referral and intake process
Determines appropriate level of care
Facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff.
Promotes patient care consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Cedar Ridge.
Performs duties in accordance with the facility’s mission, values, policies, and behavioral standards.
Provides department coverage during day, evening, and weekend hours as scheduled with flexibility to ensure department services as needed.