What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Admissions position at UHS?
The Director of Admissions/Intake is responsible for implementing and evaluating the facility's admission procedures. This position provides direction to their staff in the provision of psychiatric assessment services, including clinical evaluations, crisis intervention, and referrals. Reporting to the CEO, this position interfaces closely with the Medical Staff, Department Heads, and Administration.
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nations' largest and most respected health care management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory care centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 65,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion.
Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System is a 140 bed hospital offering inpatient services for adolescents, adults and their families. Care is given by registered nurses 24 hours a day alongside a quality team composed of psychiatrists, addictionologists, licensed therapists, certified alcohol and drug counselors, activity therapists, mental health techs and teachers. Since 1986, Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System has been a proven provider in mental health and substance abuse. At Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System, we employ dedicated professionals who desire a challenging and exciting career. At the end of the day, they want to know they really made a positive difference in someone's life. That opportunity is available for you. Come join a team of professionals that administer quality patient care in a family-oriented environment. This opportunity provides the following:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- growth and development opportunities
- competitive compensation
- medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
- 401k with company match
- generous paid time off
- Retention and Sign on Bonus (designated positions)
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and demonstrates competence in the human stages of growth and development.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Master’s Degree In Psychology/Sociology or any related field or RN preferred. Two years supervisory experience in an admissions setting or office management. Knowledge of assessments, Pre-certs, insurance, Cobra, computer system a plus.
Two years practical experience, preferably in the psychiatric/mental health field. Must have an understanding of DSM and the application to psychiatric and/or chemical dependence service.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands as described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is primarily sedentary.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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