Summary

The Supervisor of Intake & Referral is accountable for assisting with the supervision and direction of the intake activities at the facility. As a clinician, this position provides direction to a staff of Assessment & Intake Counselors in the provision of psychiatric assessment services, including clinical evaluations, crisis intervention, and referrals. This position interfaces closely with the medical staff, fellow department heads and administration, treatment team/external case managers/managed care organizations, functions as a liaison with other hospital intake departments. Monitors and assures timely completion of the Core Measures (HBIPS) Abstraction Tool for all admissions.

Job description

Position Summary

The Supervisor of Intake & Referral is accountable for assisting with the supervision and direction of the intake activities at the facility. As a clinician, this position provides direction to a staff of Assessment & Intake Counselors in the provision of psychiatric assessment services, including clinical evaluations, crisis intervention, and referrals. This position interfaces closely with the medical staff, fellow department heads and administration, treatment team/external case managers/managed care organizations, functions as a liaison with other hospital intake departments. Monitors and assures timely completion of the Core Measures (HBIPS) Abstraction Tool for all admissions.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, mental health, or related field required. Will also consider candidates that possess a graduation from an accredited program of professional nursing.
A minimum of five (5) years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting desirable.
Working knowledge of the Addiction & Recovery field and experience in clinical interviewing, patient assessment, family motivation, treatment planning, communicating with external review organizations or comparable entities, and working effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
Must have strong management skills with ability to communicate effectively with staff, ensuring proper employee performance management.
Licensure: R.N., L.C.S.W., L.M.S.W., LPC or applicable license.
Complete knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
Handle with Care certification, Verbal De-escalation certification and CPR.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, mental health, or related field, or graduation from an accredited professional nursing program
Minimum of five (5) years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting
Working knowledge of the Addiction & Recovery field
Experience in clinical interviewing, patient assessment, family motivation, treatment planning
Experience communicating with external review organizations or comparable entities
Strong management skills with ability to communicate effectively with staff and ensure proper employee performance management
Licensure: R.N., L.C.S.W., L.M.S.W., LPC or applicable license
Complete knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
Handle with Care certification
Verbal De-escalation certification
CPR certification

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Prescription Drug Plans
401(k) Matching
Discounted Stock Plan
Student Loan Refinancing
Career Development
Tuition Assistance
Sign-On Bonus

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.