ASST DIR - ADMISSIONS

Fairmount BHS; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Tuition Assistance

Career development opportunities

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A behavioral health organization in Philadelphia is seeking an Assistant Director of Admission to oversee the admissions process and provide supervision to a team. The role requires a Master's Degree in a Behavioral Healthcare field, relevant licensure, and experience with psychiatric populations. This position offers a rewarding work environment, competitive compensation, great benefits, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a professional/clinical team.
• Prior experience with psychiatric behavioral health population between 1-3 years required.
• Must possess knowledge of addiction and recovery field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative oversight and direction of the hospital’s Admissions Department.
• Provide supervision to a staff of specialists in patient access to care.
• Interface closely with medical staff and external referring agencies.

Skills

Supervision

Crisis intervention

Clinical interviewing

Patient assessment

Communication with external review organizations

Knowledge of addiction and recovery

Education

Master’s Degree in a Behavioral Healthcare field

LSW/LCSW and LPC

PA RN License (preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities

Located on a 27-acre wooded campus, Fairmount Behavioral Health System is a peaceful, therapeutic environment for patients and families. Fairmount is a major regional resource for children, adolescents and adults who have psychiatric and behavioral problems as well as alcohol and drug dependency needs. The spacious campus borders Fairmount Park in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia. With one of the leading alcohol and drug detox and rehab programs in Philadelphia, Fairmount is the provider of choice for individuals requiring specialized co-occurring psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment. We are currently seeking an Assistant Director of Admission to join our team.

The Assistant Director of Admissions assists the Director of Admissions with the administrative oversight and direction of the hospital’s Admissions Department. This position provides supervision to a staff of specialists in the provision of patient access to care and behavioral health assessment services, including call management, clinical evaluations for level of care, crisis intervention, admissions and referrals. This position interfaces closely with the hospital’s medical staff, nursing staff, department leaders, and administration, as well as external referring agencies and payers. The Assistant Director of Admissions is responsible for assisting with departmental adherence to policies and procedures, regulatory compliance, service excellence, and data entry/management. In addition, the Assistant Director reports directly to the Director of Admissions and will assist in interviewing/hiring new staff, staff supervision, clinical case consultation, coordination and organization of day‑to‑day activities that will enhance effectiveness of the Admissions Department and security to ensure smooth admissions, processing for referral sources, families, staff and patients.

Qualifications

• Visit us online at: https://fairmountbhs.com/
• This opportunity offers the following:
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Assistance
• Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected health care management companies operating through its subsidiary acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 90,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence, and compassion.
• Master’s Degree in a Behavioral Healthcare field required
• LSW/LCSW and LPC required, PA RN License preferred
• Prior experience working directly with a psychiatric behavioral health population between 1-3 years required
• Experience managing a professional/clinical team and responsible for staffing, budget, and process improvement.
• Must possess knowledge of addiction and recovery field and experience in clinical interviewing, patient assessment, and family motivation, treatment planning, communicating with external review organizations or comparable entities, crisis intervention techniques and working effectively with people of diverse backgrounds

EEO Statement

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