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Director Intake Services- Behavioral Health

Universal Health Services, Inc. - Corporate Office - Remote
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/19/2024
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2025

Responsibilities

 

Join a dynamic organization driven by our passion for healthcare. UHS is seeking talented individuals who are eager to contribute their expertise and pursue rewarding careers. As a leader in acute care and behavioral health, UHS provides high-quality care to over 3 million patients annually, across our national network of facilities.

 

The Admissions Services Team is hiring an Interim Director of Intake Services- Behavioral Health to travel and be responsible on an interim basis for the oversight and direction of the assigned hospital’s Intake Department.

 

Key Responsibilities include:

  • 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
  • This position interfaces closely with the hospital’s medical staff, nursing staff, department heads, and administration, as well as external referring agencies and payers. 
  • Responsible for the department’s budget, policies and procedures, regulatory compliance, service excellence, and data management/analysis while providing interim director coverage.
  • Participates with the senior leadership team in the development and management of processes related to the hospital’s strategic goals while serving in the interim role.

Qualifications

  • Must hold a master’s degree in a behavioral field or be a graduate of accredited school of nursing and have a current licensure as a Registered Nurse. LCSW, Ph.D., or RN-Licensure-(Bachelors or Master’s) prepared from an accredited college or university.
  • LCSW, Ph.D., or RN-Licensure-(Bachelors or Master’s) prepared from an accredited college or university. Ph.D. or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, mental health or a related field.
  • Previous experience as an Intake Director in a BH setting required.

  • Should have a working knowledge of the behavioral health and SUD fields with 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 five (5) years of managing a professional/clinical team and responsible for staffing, budgeting, and process improvements.
  • Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
  • Trained in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or Handle with Care and CPR.
  • Possesses knowledge and ability to effectively utilize computers, analysis programs, and internet for measurement and reporting of key indicators and trends.
  • Significant amount of travel, including possible weekends, is required.

 

This opportunity provides the following:

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Growth and development opportunities within UHSUHS and its subsidiaries
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Generous Paid Time Off  

 

EEO Statement

All UHSUHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHSUHS 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.

 

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 were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 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 all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

 

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