Director of Admissions

Cumberland Hospital for Children & Adolescents is seeking a talented and dynamic Director of Admissions to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals!

Position Summary:

The Admissions Director is accountable for the oversight and direction of the hospital’s Admissions Department. Provides direction to a staff of specialists in the provision of patient access to care and behavioral health assessment services, including call management, clinical evaluations for level of care, crisis intervention, admissions and referrals. Interfaces closely with the hospital’s medical staff, nursing staff, fellow department heads, and administration, as well as external referring agencies and payers. Participates with the senior leadership team in the development and management of processes related to the hospital’s strategic goals.

Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents is a unique acute care, inpatient specialty hospital with 110 licensed beds, including Med Surg. and Residential Treatment Center; staffed by the finest physicians and treatment teams. We treat patients, ages 2-22 who have chronic illnesses, brain injuries and neurobehavioral disorders with co-behavioral issues.

Cumberland is a beautifully designed hospital:

• Staffed with excellent physicians and over 275 devoted employees, all dedicated to providing the best possible care for our patients!
• Surrounded by 100 spacious acres of sprawling countryside, rolling hills, waterways and wildlife;
• Year-round, accredited school system for our patients;
• Therapy animals that provide daily interaction with our patients, including rabbits, dogs and goats;
• Enjoyable patient activities include a swimming pool, exercise room, music, art and playgrounds;
• Peaceful environment where patients flourish as their minds and bodies heal while treated with the utmost care.
• Conveniently located in eastern Virginia; we enjoy all 4 seasons, local beaches, fishing, water sports, golfing, hiking, sporting events, museums, regional festivals, historic Williamsburg, Jamestown, Richmond and less than 3 hour's drive to Shenandoah or Washington, DC.

Cumberland Hospital offers comprehensive benefits such as:

· Challenging and rewarding work environment

· Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

· Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

· 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

· 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

At Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents, we're always learning, growing, and focused on our effort to provide the highest quality and compassionate care to our patients. If you are interested in a career dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the patients and families you serve, then Cumberland is the place for you! Come join our team!

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Directs Admissions Services in the screening, clinical overview, and assessment of potential patients/residents.

2. Collaborates with referral sources and internal departmental resources to assure their satisfaction and continued associations.

3. Maintains and allocates a well-qualified core of staff resources that meets the demands of the patient population and census and adjust it accordingly.

4. Ensure that a system is developed to provide continuity of care and communication with family and appropriate referral sources, and ensure the system is evaluated and reviewed regularly.

5. Establish, manage and monitor safety standards, processes, communications, training and systems for employees.

Qualifications: Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Admissions Department techniques and accepted procedures.
• Knowledge of patient assessment, family motivating treatment planning techniques. Knowledge of external review organizations (i.e. managed care, Medicare, Medicaid, state gate keep for Medicaid).
• Knowledge of patients’ rights, advanced directives, adult and child abuse laws, and emergency detention.
• Knowledge of payer resources and financial planning. Excellent leadership and negotiation skills. Excellent customer relations skills. Skill in interacting with multiple individuals with diversified roles and perspectives. Effective oral and written communication skills.

Education: LCSW, Ph.D., ie Registered Nurse-(Bachelors or Master’s) prepared from an accredited college or university. Previous experience in Mental Health related field preferred. Ph.D. or Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university of social work, psychology, mental health or related field.

Experience: Minimum of five (5) years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting desirable. Working knowledge of the Addiction & Recovery field and 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. A minimum of three (3) years of managing a professional/clinical team and responsible for staffing, budget, and process improvements.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Please specify clinical licensure.
• Please share your salary requirement.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• New Kent, VA 23124 (Required)

Work Location: In person