Assistant Director of Intake (LICSW, LMHC)

About the role

We are seeking an Assistant Director of Assessment & Referral (Intake) at Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital. This role is crucial in providing exceptional psychiatric care.

Responsibilities

• Respond to referrals and other service requests under the supervision of the Director of Intake and Chief Nursing Officer.
• Provide clinical direction to assessment counselors to ensure high-quality psychiatric assessment services.
• Collaborate with medical staff, department heads, and external stakeholders to contribute to the hospital's success.
• Document and process inquiry calls in accordance with A&R policies.
• Ensure patients are assessed and stabilized before discharge or admission is arranged.
• Complete admission paperwork according to hospital policy.
• Maintain an intake (EMTALA) log with all relevant information documented.
• Obtain precertification in line with insurance requirements.
• Notify administration of problems or significant events.
• Identify and take corrective actions for safety problems.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or work towards a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, mental health, or a related field preferred.
• An RN, social work, or counseling license in the State of Washington is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting is desirable.
• Working knowledge of the Addiction & Recovery field, 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 are preferred.
• Completed training of crisis management/prevention techniques.

Qualifications

• 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 are preferred.
• Completed training of crisis management/prevention techniques.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of psychiatric and mental health assessment practices.
• Proficiency in using hospital software and systems.

Benefits

• 401(k) + matching
• Health insurance
• 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 100% company-paid long term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Cafeteria on site + one free meal per day
• Employee engagement events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee recognition program
• Free parking

Pay

The expected compensation range is $96,000.00 - $106,000.00 annually.

Schedule

This is a full-time role.