DIRECTOR ADMISSIONS/INTAKE

About the role

Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System is a 140-bed hospital offering inpatient services for adolescents, adults, military, veterans and first responders. The facility features a spacious cafeteria, gymnasium, art/activity room, group rooms, classrooms and other areas to create a pleasant atmosphere for patients and their families. Quality services are provided by psychiatrists, licensed therapists, certified alcohol and drug counselors, activity therapists and teachers, with registered nurses available 24 hours a day. Since 1986, Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System has been a proven psychiatric care provider in mental health and substance use. Website: https://www.lincolnbehavioral.com

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan and administer a full-scale admission procedure for all time periods and that is specific to all populations served.
• Monitor and report on all documentation relating to assessments and admissions regarding inquiry, nonviable dispositions, referral source follow-up, patient satisfaction, discharge, etc.
• Monitor and report on all documentation relating to the Business Office including insurance verification, financial arrangements, etc. for the patient admission process.
• Maintain a courteous and respectful demeanor at all times with all LTBHS patients, potential patients, referral sources, and significant others.
• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with all referral services.
• Coordinate internal activities to establish a positive working relationship with each hospital unit/program and LTBHS staff at all levels.
• Submit daily status reports to the Administrator.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Psychology/Sociology or any related field, or RN.
• 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.
• Physical demands: regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear, and taste or smell. Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities
• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• 401k with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous paid time off
• Retention and sign‑on bonus
• Employee free meals during shifts
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• More information available on the Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com