SUPERVISOR INTAKE / ADMISSIONS

UHS•Cape Girardeau, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor of Intake & Referral is accountable for assisting with the supervision and direction of the intake activities at the facility. As a clinician, this position provides direction to a staff of Assessment & Intake Counselors in the provision of psychiatric assessment services, including clinical evaluations, crisis intervention, and referrals. This position interfaces closely with the medical staff, fellow department heads and administration, treatment team/external case managers/managed care organizations, functions as a liaison with other hospital intake departments. Monitors and assures timely completion of the Core Measures (HBIPS) Abstraction Tool for all admissions.

Requirements

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, mental health, or related field required.
Graduation from an accredited program of professional nursing will also be considered.
A minimum of five (5) years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting desirable.
Working knowledge of the Addiction & Recovery field.
Experience in clinical interviewing, patient assessment, family motivation, treatment planning, communicating with external review organizations or comparable entities, and working effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
Strong management skills with ability to communicate effectively with staff, ensuring proper employee performance management.
Complete knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
Handle with Care certification.
Verbal De-escalation certification.
CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Assisting with the supervision and direction of the intake activities at the facility.
Providing direction to a staff of Assessment & Intake Counselors in the provision of psychiatric assessment services, including clinical evaluations, crisis intervention, and referrals.
Interfacing closely with the medical staff, fellow department heads and administration, treatment team/external case managers/managed care organizations.
Functioning as a liaison with other hospital intake departments.
Monitoring and assuring timely completion of the Core Measures (HBIPS) Abstraction Tool for all admissions.