ASST DIR - ADMISSIONS (RN) $3,000 Sign-on Bonus

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingwood Pines Hospital in Houston, Texas, seeks an Assistant Director of Admissions/Intake to lead the Admissions staff and support psychiatric assessments and medical screenings for patients. The role coordinates admissions for inpatient, partial, and outpatient programs and facilitates referrals to community resources.

The position emphasizes strong leadership, effective staff communication, and collaboration with external review bodies.

Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) years direct clinical experience in psychiatric/mental health settings.
• Minimum two (2) years leadership experience managing a related function.
• Strong management skills with ability to communicate with staff and ensure performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to Admissions staff under the Director, Admissions/Intake.
• Assist with psychiatric assessments and basic medical screening.
• Coordinate the admission process for inpatient, partial, or outpatient programs.
• Facilitate referrals for outpatient services and community resources.

Skills

Leadership experience

Staff communication

Clinical interviewing

Patient assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work/mental health

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CPR

Handle with Care

Verbal De-Escalation

Texas Driver's License

Job description

Responsibilities

Kingwood Pines Hospital is a 116 bed facility located in the beautiful residential Kingwood community. We are located about 30 miles northeast of the Houston Medical Center. The hospital provides 24-hour emergency services. We serve children, adolescents, and adults for psychiatric and behavioral health. The hospital also has services in intensive outpatient and partial hospital program services.

Website: www.kingwoodpines.com

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Position Summary

Under the direction/supervision of the Director, Admissions/Intake, the Assistant Director of Admissions/Intake will provide direct leadership to Admissions staff. Assist with providing psychiatric assessments and basic medical screening to all psychiatric and chemical dependency patients presented for assessment and evaluation. Coordinate the admission process for inpatient, partial or outpatient programs. Facilitate referrals for outpatient services and other community resources.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free Basic Life Insurance

Qualifications

Experience

A minimum of four (4) years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting required. Working knowledge of the Addiction & Recovery field and experience in clinical interviewing, patient assessment, family motivation, treatment planning, communicating with external review organizations or comparable entities, and working effectively with people of diverse backgrounds. Minimum two (2) years leadership experience managing a related function. Must have strong management skills with ability to effectively communicate with staff, ensuring proper employee performance management.

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in social work, mental health/behavioral sciences, or related field required; Master's Degree preferred.

Licensure/Certification

Current Texas License as a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) required.

CPR, Handle with Care and Verbal De-Escalation Training (Can be obtained upon hire)

Texas Driver's License

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. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.