Licensed Intake Supervisor

Job Description

Responsibilities

University Behavioral Health of Denton is a private freestanding psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care.

Serving North Texas and surrounding areas, UBH Denton has provided a range of programs treating mental health illnesses and substance abuse issues since 5. Our inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services offer supportive and compassionate care for adolescents and adults with specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment that puts patient care first while also having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.

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Shift :   Full Time, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 7pm-7 : am

Position Summary :

Under the direction of the Director of Admissions Department, the Supervisor of Intake ensures smooth and orderly processes are followed for responding to Intake calls, referrals, and admission into the hospital. The Intake Supervisor is accountable for assisting in management of the department, providing supervision for Intake Staff, crisis intervention, and responding to referrals appropriately. This position interfaces closely with both internal hospital staff, facility physicians, as well as referring hospitals, patients, families, and community referral sources. The working position of Intake Supervisor will assist in daily administrative duties, assist the Admissions Director in assigned tasks, complete Intake Assessor and duties as well as Admissions Coordinator as needed within department. Position of Intake Supervisor requires skill of providing effective leadership within the Admissions Department and the ability to organize Admission staff to effectively and timely serve patients, families, referral sources through the referral and Admission process. This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures. This includes assisting the Director of Admissions with interviewing, hiring, and training of new employees as well as appraising performance, disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Job Duties / Responsibilities :

• Comply with all Administrative, Clinical, and hospital policies and procedures.
• Actively supports the mission, philosophy, and goals of the hospital.
• Communicates with sensitivity to growth, development, and cultural issues.
• Receives all referral / inquiry calls and responds to request for information, assessment and possible admission.
• Able to effectively serve and work with patients, families, referral sources, community resources as well as departmental, facility physicians, facility co-workers and management team. (heads)
• Provides and documents thorough and accurate assessment of individuals seeking admission.
• Assures accurate information is provided to referrals as requested.

Benefit Highlights

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE : UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune corporation, annual revenues were $.8 billion in 4. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Qualifications

Qualifications : Clinical licensure preferred.

Education : Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.

Experience : 1-3 years of experience preferred in psychiatric health care. Working knowledge of DSM-V diagnostic criteria, mental status exam, and addiction and recovery field. Prior management experience preferred.

Licensure / Certification : LPC-Associate, LPC, LMSW, LCSW or RN required in the state of Texas.

Additional Requirements : CPR certification and successful completion of Handle with Care and Verbal De-escalation including restraint and seclusion policies, within days of employment and prior to assisting in restraining procedures.