ASST DIR - ADMISSIONS

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an Assistant Admissions Director to lead the admissions department. This role involves overseeing patient admissions, managing staff, and ensuring effective communication with patients and families. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in a relevant field and experience in crisis intervention and staff management. Join a respected organization known for its commitment to quality care and employee development, and enjoy a rewarding career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Excellent Medical Plans

401(k) with Company Match

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field required.
• Experience in crisis intervention and staff management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee admissions department and respond to patient needs.
• Manage staff scheduling and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Intake and Assessment

Staff Management

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology

Master's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Counseling

Job description

Responsibilities

The Assistant Admissions Director oversees the admissions department and activities during the assigned shift. Responsibilities include assigning tasks to ensure prompt response to patient needs, maintaining all documents and logs, assigning physicians to admitted patients, performing Admissions Counselor duties, providing risk assessments and crisis interventions both telephonically and in person, managing referrals and intake processes, determining appropriate levels of care, and maintaining communication with referral sources, families, patients, and staff. The Assistant Director will supervise department staff, including daily scheduling, call management, orientation, and quality improvement initiatives in collaboration with the Admissions Director.

Benefits

Compass Intervention Center offers comprehensive benefits for the Admissions Counselor position, including:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries

About UHS

Universal Health Services (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. With a steady growth since inception, UHS reported $11.6 billion in revenue in 2020. Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies in 2021, UHS operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, and more across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the UK, employing 89,000 staff.

Qualifications

Education: A Master's degree from an accredited college in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field.

Experience in intake, assessment, admission, and crisis intervention with substance abuse and dual diagnosis populations, including staff management.

EEO Statement

UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, supporting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Notice

Our HR team is dedicated to matching candidates’ skills with the best career opportunities. During recruitment, beware of fraudulent communications requesting personal or financial information. Contact us at https://uhs.alertline.com or call 1-800-852-3449 for verification.