Group Director of Intake
UHS
Summary
The Group Director of Intake provides leadership and strategic direction for intake services across The Brook Hospital facilities in Louisville. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality clinical programs that meet the needs of patients, the community, and organizational performance goals. As a licensed clinician, the Group Director supports facility Intake Directors in managing assessment and referral services, including psychiatric evaluations, crisis intervention, and referrals. The position collaborates closely with CEOs, medical staff, and interdisciplinary teams, serving as a key liaison between intake departments and external partners.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, strategic planning, and oversight for intake services across multiple facilities.
- Develop and implement clinical and operational goals to improve performance and outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Mobile Assessment Team, including staffing, scheduling, employee development, performance management, and coordination of services to meet community behavioral health needs.
- Provide clinical supervision and support to facility Intake Directors.
- Evaluate program effectiveness and lead quality improvement initiatives.
- Partner with Business Development to strengthen referral relationships and marketing strategies.
- Oversee intake assessments, admissions, and transitions of care to ensure timely and accurate services.
- Manage personnel performance, staff development, and interdepartmental communication.
- Analyze statistical data and trends to inform program development and patient care standards.
Requirements
- Master’s degree required.
- Minimum 3–5 years of related intake, behavioral health, or leadership experience required; 8–10 years preferred.
- Strong knowledge of managed care processes, utilization review, and regulatory standards.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make sound clinical and operational decisions.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Career Development
- Referral Bonus Program
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.