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The team at Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is both passionate about quality behavioral healthcare and compassionate about those we serve. We recognize that emotional, behavioral and chemical dependency problems can affect all areas of a person's life.
Our individual mental health treatment programs are tailored to address each person's unique problems and needs. If you are a team player, reliable candidate, and passionate helping others, please see our open opportunity.
Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is currently recruiting a Director of Intake, exempt, Fulltime (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm) with 4 years experience in Behavioral Healthcare. Director of Intake is accountable for directing the Assessment and Referral activities at the facility. Intake Director will report to the CEO. Join our team in fulfilling our Mission to be the leaders in Behavioral Health by delivering quality services to those entrusted in our care.
Intake Director Responsibilities
Ensures proper communication and follow up is made throughout the admissions and assessment process i.e. pre-certification, on-call doctor notification, administration is notified of problems or significant events
Accomplishes department objectives by selecting, orienting, and training, supervising staff; organizing and monitoring their work process and performance
Ensures a comprehensive assessment to patients seeking treatment for psychiatric disorders
Completes initial assessment on patients seeking treatment
Supervises staff in responding to all inquiries for services via phone, fax or walk-ins
Responds to all incoming inquiries within established timelines
Interprets treatment to patient and family to ensure understanding of treatment options
Refers and triages patients to other sources of treatment when appropriate
Assesses and develops team skills in assessment, patient and family interaction and overall therapeutic care
Collects, monitors and reports service performance data as required to hospital quality program.
RequirementsLicensure/Certification:
Registered Nurse, BSN required or Masters Degree preferred
Licenses -Texas Licensed RN BSN, or Therapist (LCSW, or LMSW), Masters Required
Current CPR Certification; Satori Certification within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of applicable State and Federal regulations and Joint Commission standards
Knowledge of milieu management
Knowledge of appropriate clinical assessment, diagnoses, & interventions with patients
Knowledge of EMTALA and crisis intervention
Knowledge of DSM
Prefer five (4) years of experience in management level positions in Behavioral Health or experience in a supervisor position providing direct clinical care.
Must have experience in interviewing, and professional staff and providing director level oversight of strategic planning, organization growth, and budget management
Excellent Leadership skills
Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
Team player
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Time Management
BenefitsMedical, Vision and Dental
Tickets At Work
401-K
STD/LTD
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education
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