ASST DIR - ADMISSIONS

Job Description

Responsibilities

The Assistant Admissions Director oversees the admissions department and admission activities during the assigned shift. The assistant Director assigns responsibilities to assure prompt response to-patient needs reviews and maintains all documents and departmental logs and assigns physicians to admitted patients. The Assistant Director also performs Admissions Counselor responsibilities and provides telephonic and in person risk assessment and crisis intervention, initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, determines appropriate level of care and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff. The Assistant Director will supervise department staff, including daily schedule assignment, call management, orientation and coordination of quality improvement in conjunction with Admissions Director.

Compass Intervention Center offers comprehensive benefits for the Admissions Counselor position, such as :

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries!
• One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune corporation, annual revenues were $.6 billion in 0. In 1, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 0, ranked # on the Fortune ; and listed # in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has , employees and through its subsidiaries operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Education :

A Master's degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology,, social work, counseling, or other related field.

Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with substance abuse and dual diagnosis population, managing staff.