Director of Intake and Assessment

UHS$100K — $130K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree in social work or related mental health field (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT) required.
  • Licensure as LCSW, LPCC, or LMFT; LCSW preferred.
  • 5+ years of direct clinical experience in psychiatric or mental health settings.
  • 3+ years of management experience in a clinical team environment.
  • Expertise in psychiatric and addiction diagnosis, clinical interviewing, and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical direction for psychiatric and chemical dependency assessment services.
  • Conduct evaluations and crisis interventions for patients.
  • Oversee referrals to appropriate treatment services.
  • Collaborate with administration and medical staff for integrated care.
  • Manage and improve the A&R department to meet hospital goals as part of the Senior Management team.

Benefits

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment.
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness Programs.
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans.
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
  • Generous Paid Time Off.
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Director of Assessment and Referral (Intake)

Located in Sacramento, California, Sierra Vista Hospital is a compassionate behavioral health facility and a center of support for adult and adolescent patients and their families. Since 1986, we have offered our clinical expertise to those suffering from behavioral health disorders or dual diagnosis. Our private 171-bed facility is home to a clinical team of licensed professionals committed to providing the highest quality care. We also provide inpatient alcohol detox and outpatient chemical dependency services.

The Director of Assessment & Referral, reporting to the CEO, is responsible for and provides clinical direction in psychiatric and chemical dependency assessment services including evaluation, crisis intervention and referrals, and works closely with administration, medical staff and other departments, as necessary. In addition, the Director is responsible for the management, planning and improvement process related to meeting the overall hospital goals strategically and financially with-in the A&R department and as a member of the Senior Management team.

Benefit Highlights:
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program and Student Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries

Qualifications

Education :
  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university and licensed in social work, or a related mental health field required (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT).
Licensure:
  • (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT). LCSW PREFERRED
A minimum of five (5) years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting, including psychiatric and addiction diagnosis, clinical interviewing, patient assessment and treatment planning. A minimum of three (3) years of managing a professional/clinical team and responsible for staffing, budget and process improvements.

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