Director of Assessment/Referral BH
UHS
Summary
Midwest Center for Youth and Families is seeking a Director of Assessment/Referral to join our team! Available Hours: (exempt/salaried position) Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm. Midwest Center for Youth and Families (a subsidiary of UHS) has been in operation since 1997, serving youth across the country that are in need of psychiatric treatment for variety of mental health issues. The Midwest Center is a respected healthcare provider, fully accredited, 74-bed private, residential treatment facility with locations in Valparaiso and Kouts, IN. We are dedicated to care of the hearts and minds of our patients with compassion and superior quality behavioral healthcare services through our full-immersion Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program for children and adolescents ages 10 - 18 who struggle with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges. The Patriot Support Program at Midwest Center offers specialized treatment designed to address the behavioral health needs and challenges of the children of active-duty military, reserve, and national guard members. Join us as the leaders providing service excellence to patients, their families and each other!
Job description
Position Summary
Responsible for overseeing the intake, clinical assessment, and referral processes. Ensures that individuals seeking services receive timely, accurate evaluations. This role leads the assessment team, manages relationships with referral sources (hospitals, courts, community mental health centers, schools, and other providers), and ensures compliance with state licensing requirements, payer guidelines, and accreditation standards.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Oversee the admissions/intake process from initial contact through assessment and admission decision.
- Supervise and train assessment/referral staff
- Conduct or review clinical/diagnostic assessments to determine appropriate level of care and treatment placement.
- Develops and maintains referral relationships with hospitals, courts, DCS, probation, schools, and community providers.
- Ensure compliance with state regulations, Medicaid requirements, and facility licensing standards.
- Monitor bed capacity, census, and admission flow to optimize occupancy and resource utilization.
- Coordinate with clinical, medical, and utilization review teams to support continuity of care.
- Track and report key performance metrics.
- Manage crisis/urgent referral situations, including risk assessment for admission appropriateness.
- Ensure documentation meets regulatory, insurance, and accreditation requirements.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to access and admission.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related behavioral health field is required.
- LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or LCAC is preferred; Indiana licensure eligible.
- Minimum 3-5 years of clinical experience in behavioral health/residential treatment required.
- Two years of supervisory or leadership role required.
- Strong knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, level-of-care, and Indiana behavioral health regulations required.
- Experience with referral network development and community/provider relations required.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and crisis management skills required.
- Must be 21 years old
Benefits
- Loan Forgiveness Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Tuition Savings
- Pet Insurance
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.