Director, Assessment

Memorial Physician Practices; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO and disability coverage

Tuition assistance and certification

Well-being programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Wilson Medical Center in North Carolina seeks an Assessment Director to oversee admission screening, level-of-care determinations, and coordination with physicians, families, and external partners. The role emphasizes compliance with CMS, JCAHO, EMTALA and HIPAA.

You will lead a clinical team, manage admissions workflows, and ensure high-quality patient assessments across all levels of care. A strong background in psychiatric care and dual diagnoses is preferred.

Qualifications

• Masters in social work, counseling or related field required or licensed per state guidelines.
• RN licensure may be used per state guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Directs and performs screening of potential patients for admission into the program.
• Assists administration, physicians, and clinical staff in assessing pending admits to determine level of care.
• Recommend level of care for treatment using least restrictive option.
• Initiate care plan at admission across all levels of care.
• Coordinate admission procedures with physicians, families, and other facilities.
• Ensure complete transfer of vital assessment information to attending physicians.
• Communicate with external reviewers and keep documentation per HIPAA.
• Notify third-party payors about transitions between levels of care.
• Prepare morning reports with census, referrals, and admissions.
• Maintain relationships with referral sources and ensure satisfaction.
• Coach and develop teams, enforcing high standards.
• Maintain compliance with CMS, JCAHO, EMTALA and state regulations.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Effective communication

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in social work or related field

RN license (state requirements)

Job description

Schedule: FT, Varied

Your experience matters

Wilson Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Direction, Assessment joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Wilson Medical Center is committed to always providing excellent care to our community. Our 294-bed facility provides services to residents of Wilson County and surrounding communities. Our commitment to high-quality healthcare is strong. We bring new and innovative programs to those who matter the most - our community.

How you'll contribute

An Assessment Director who excels in this role:

• Directs and performs the screening of potential patients for admission into the program and initiates the integrated assessment process.
• As a clinician, assists administration, physicians, and clinical staff in the assessment of pending admits to determine appropriateness of level of care and communicates pending admissions to the nursing department.
• Uses the approved admission criteria and make recommendations concerning the level of care for treatment using the least restrictive level appropriate.
• The plan for episode of care is initiated at admission to all levels of care.
• Functions as a liaison between physicians and families, coordinates with transportation services, and other mental health facilities to organize the admission procedures.
• Ensures that all vital patient assessment information is referred accurately to the attending physicians, and that patient historical information obtained is complete to facilitate an accurate determination for the appropriate level of care.
• Communicate with external reviewers and referral sources and conduct all required external reviews and maintain documentations of all such interaction while following HIPAA guidelines.
• Ensure that third-party payors are notified of, or participate in, decisions about appropriate transitions between levels of care.
• Prepares morning meeting reports to communicate pertinent census information, referral sources, and pending admissions.
• Consistently provides services to current referral sources to assure their satisfaction and continued associations.
• Assesses, coaches and develops teams' skills, holds team accountable to high standards.
• Knowledgeable in all CMS, JCAHO, EMTLA, and State regulations and standards of performance. Regularly audits function to ensure compliance.

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• Education: Master's degree in social work, counseling or related field required or licensed degree per state of practice guideline. RN licensure may be used per state of practice guidelines.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Experience: Previous management experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working in assessment for chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients. Must have strong clinical assessment skills.
• License: Current unencumbered clinical social work, counselor or RN license or per state requirements. Valid driver's license and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), along with proof of insurance when using own auto.
• Skills and Abilities: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

More about Wilson Medical Center

Wilson Medical Center is committed to always providing excellent care to our community. Our 294-bed facility has provided services to residents of Wilson County and surrounding communities for more than 55 years. We offer an array of services, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, emergency medicine, imaging and much more. We also have nine multi-specialty physician clinics, a wound center, radiation oncology center, outpatient imaging center, a rehabilitation and nursing care center and a 5-star day care.

EEOC Statement

"Wilson Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wilson Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.