ASST DIR - ADMISSIONS

Responsibilities: REPORTS TO: Director of Admissions POSITION PURPOSE: Under the supervision of the Director of Admissions, will provide leadership, support and administrative liaison to Acute and RTC Admissions Coordinators to ensure the safety and assessment needs of each person who contacts or comes to Laurel Ridge for evaluation of behavioral health/chemical dependency care.
Will provide the administrative functions of the Admissions Department to include daily reporting systems to the Director and CEO, oversight of day-to-day operations of the Admissions Department and assessment needs, supervision of Admissions staff, and monitoring the compliance of all Texas Administrative Code requirements for Admissions to Acute and Residential Care.
Will assist the Director of Admissions with the scheduling of physician on-call rotations and admissions coordinators.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinates with the Director of Admissions, CEO, Business Office and the Director of Case Management to minimize any financial liability to the facility while ensuring full compliance with COBRA/EMTALA laws.
Assists with scheduling on-call physicians, admissions coordinators to ensure optimal coverage during peak assessment and admissions periods and availability 24-hours/day, 7days/week.
Covers triage and assessor shifts when needed to ensure the department is adequately staffed.
Monitors assessment outcomes to ensure the behavioral health/chemical dependency needs of each client are met either at Laurel Ridge or with appropriate outside resources.
Ensures all patient rights and notifications are met.
Expert in HMS and ensures that 100% of calls are entered appropriately as well as knowledge in daily reporting mechanisms from the MS4/Midas system.
Provides daily reporting to CEO and Admissions Director of all admissions, referrals, and information requested under the direction of the Director to ensure appropriateness of all assessments and protocols.
Provides staff development and performance-based feedback in real time on all shifts.
Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS: SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of psychiatric behavioral health diagnostic criteria (DSM IV), quality assessment skills, including listening and writing legibly, ability to provide customer service in a caring way, even in a high stress environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in a mental health field (along with licensure) or graduate of an accredited nursing school.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Texas license as an L.
P.
C, R.
N.
or LMSW is required.
EXPERIENCE: 2 years mental health experience.
Preferred: Prior experience as an Admissions Supervisor or Director in Mental Health setting PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs Occasional bending, stooping and kneeling Must be able to sit for extended periods of time at computer terminal Must have hearing and vision sufficient to perform essential activities Must have ability to distinguish letters and symbols for reviewing clinical documentation Must be able to work under stressful conditions Must have excellent verbal and written skills Must show emotional stability necessary to perform the essential functions of the job EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.
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