Director Intake Services- Behavioral Health

King of Prussia, PA, United States

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

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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 operates through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points in 39 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For more information, please visit our website, www.uhs.com.

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