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Talentify; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

Job summary

The Brook Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Director of Intake to lead the hospital’s Admissions Department, ensuring timely access to care and robust clinical assessment. You will oversee evaluations, level-of-care determinations, call management, and coordination of admissions and referrals, partnering with medical staff and payers.

This role requires strategic leadership, budget oversight, data analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration to improve patient access and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related field, or active RN license in Kentucky.
• Minimum of three (3) years of related experience required; psychiatric patient care preferred.
• Active RN, LCSW, or LMFT license required in the state of practice.
• Must obtain CPI and CPR certification within the first 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to Intake team members, promoting service excellence and clinical accuracy.
• Oversee departmental budget, policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain and analyze data related to admissions trends, access metrics, and patient experience.
• Partner with senior leadership on strategic planning and process improvement initiatives.
• Foster collaboration between internal teams and external stakeholders to enhance patient access and satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Team management

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field

Active RN license (Kentucky)

Job description

Responsibilities

Since 1985, The Brook Hospital has been offering hope to individuals, families, and communities.

As a leader in behavioral health, The Brook provides comprehensive mental health and addiction treatment services with compassion and clinical excellence. Our Dupont campus is an 88-bed facility offering a full continuum of care — including inpatient, extended care, partial hospitalization, and outpatient programs for children, adolescents, and adults.

Learn more: https://thebrookhospitals.com/

The Director of Intake provides strategic and operational leadership for the hospital’s Admissions Department, ensuring effective access to care and clinical assessment services. This role oversees a team of specialists responsible for patient evaluations, level-of-care determinations, call management, crisis intervention, and coordination of admissions and referrals.

The Director of Intake collaborates closely with medical staff, nursing, administration, and external partners—including referral sources and payers to ensure efficient, patient-centered intake operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to Intake team members, promoting service excellence and clinical accuracy.
• Oversee departmental budget, policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain and analyze data related to admissions trends, access metrics, and patient experience.
• Partner with senior leadership on strategic planning and process improvement initiatives.
• Foster collaboration between internal teams and external stakeholders to enhance patient access and satisfaction.

Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in Social Work or related field, or active RN license in the state of Kentucky.

Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of related experience required. Prior experience in psychiatric patient care and understanding of mental illness is preferred.

Licensure: Active RN, LCSW, or LMFT license required (in the appropriate state of practice).

Additional Requirements: Must obtain CPI and CPR certification within the first 30 days of employment.

Hours: Primarily day shift, with occasional evening and weekend coverage as directed by the CEO.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• 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
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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