Director of Intake and Assessment

About the role

The Director of Assessment and Referral, reporting to the CEO, is responsible for and provides clinical direction in psychiatric and chemical dependency assessment services including evaluation, crisis intervention and referrals, and works closely with administration, medical staff and other departments, as necessary. In addition, the Director is responsible for the management, planning and improvement process related to meeting the overall hospital goals strategically and financially with-in the A&R department and as a member of the Senior Management team.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical direction in psychiatric and chemical dependency assessment services including evaluation, crisis intervention and referrals.
• Works closely with administration, medical staff and other departments, as necessary.
• Manages, plans and improves the A&R department's processes to meet hospital goals strategically and financially.
• Works as a member of the Senior Management team.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university and licensed in social work, or a related mental health field required (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT).
• Licensure (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT).
• LCSW preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting, including psychiatric and addiction diagnosis, clinical interviewing, patient assessment and treatment planning.
• A minimum of three (3) years of managing a professional/clinical team and responsible for staffing, budget and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university and licensed in social work, or a related mental health field required (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT).

Skills

• Strong clinical skills in psychiatric and chemical dependency assessment.
• Experience in managing a professional/clinical team.
• Strategic planning and budget management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive Compensation.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries.

Pay

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Schedule

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