Director of Intake and Assessment

Responsibilities

Cedar Springs Hospital is seeking a talented and dynamic Director of Intake and Assessment to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Intake and Assessment oversees both the clinical and administrative tasks related to the Admissions Department. This position provides clinical direction in psychiatric and chemical dependency assessment services including evaluation, crisis intervention, and referrals. The director interfaces closely with administration, medical staff, and other hospital departments. The Director is accountable for managing the Assessment and Referral department and operations. Must possess a working knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, addiction and recovery, treatment planning, and experience in patient assessment and clinical interview. Must be able to communicate effectively with external review organizations and insurance providers. Complete knowledge of crisis intervention techniques required. Additionally, must be able to communicate professionally with persons of diverse backgrounds. 

About Cedar Springs Hospital:  Our mission is to deliver the highest quality services to individuals and their families who are dealing with the ramifications of mental illness or substance abuse. Our formula for successful treatment includes innovative services using a level of care that is appropriate to each illness, individually tailored programs and highly qualified mental health professionals. Cedar Springs is dedicated to providing quality, multidisciplinary behavioral health care services to children, adolescents, adults and their families.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment 

• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off 

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 

• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan 

• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program 

• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University 

• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! 

• Pet Insurance 

• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
• Cedar Springs Hospital is in compliance with the Healthy Family and Workplaces Act (HFWA) and Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

Qualifications

Education:  Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, psychology, mental health or a related field.

Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting; one (1) years leadership experience managing a related function, preferred. 

*Prior Intake experience strongly preferred.

Licensure:  R.N., L.M.S.W., LPC or applicable license.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.
• Frequently lifts up to 25 pounds.
• Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity, and hand-eye coordination.
• Requires frequent pushing, pulling of heavy loads, kneeling, grasping, stooping and bending
• Ability to maintain patient and corporate confidentiality
• Must be able to speak, read and write.
• Emotional stability necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Vision and hearing sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Requires repetitive use of hands and light lowering of objects

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