What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Assessment & Referral position at Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital?
Job Details
Description
The Director of Assessment & Referral is responsible for directing the Assessment activities at the facility. As a clinician, this position provides direction to a staff of assessment 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.
Qualifications
Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, mental health or a related field preferred.
Experience: A 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. Preferred.
Licensure: RN, social work or counseling applicable license in the State of Washington
Additional Requirements: Completed training of crisis management/prevention techniques.
Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital offers competitive rates and benefits; time off, medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and matching 401k.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $90,000 - $130,000
