Assistant Director - Admissions
UHS
Summary
Under the direction of the Assistant Administrator the Assistant Director provides direction for the Intake Admissions Department in the assigned area(s) in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the Hospital and within the framework of established policies and procedures of the Department of Intake and Admissions.
Job description
Job Description: Assistant Director of Intake/Admissions
Under the direction of the Assistant Administrator the Assistant Director provides direction for the Intake Admissions Department in the assigned area(s) in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the Hospital and within the framework of established policies and procedures of the Department of Intake and Admissions.
The Assistant Director is responsible for the clinical leadership and coordination of patient flow and staff productivity in the Intake and Admissions department.
As a key team member in the Intake and admissions area, the Assistant Director promotes a climate of effective performance through role modeling, willingness to learn and teach, and availability to patients and staff.
Organizes, manages and coordinates nursing services and will assure quality.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in a human relations field or Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing
- Two or more years experience in intake assessment activities within an acute psychiatric setting with supervisory experience
- A minimum of two (2) years experience in a psychiatric hospital setting including customer contact
- Licensed to practice in the State of Texas as an LMSW, LCSW, LPC or RN
- Working knowledge of the DSM-V and the Mental Status Exam
- Working knowledge of the Addiction and Recovery field
Benefits
- Free clinical license supervision
- Competitive compensation
- Generous paid time off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription drug plans
- 401(k) matching
- Discounted stock plan
- SoFi student loan refinancing
- Career development opportunities
- Employee savings discounts
- Supervision hours reimbursement
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.