Director of Psychiatric Admissions & Intake

Direct Staffing Inc; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. supports a private, for-profit psychiatric hospital in Orlando, Florida, seeking a Director of Intake to oversee the patient admissions process. The role includes handling intake calls and providing information to individuals, agencies, and physicians considering admissions.

The candidate will lead the Intake Department, develop referral relationships, and ensure appropriate levels of care in inpatient and related services; requires a Master's Degree and Florida licensure.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a clinical area (e.g., Counseling, Social Work, or Nursing).
• Current Florida license (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or RN) required.
• Experience assessing patients and determining level of care in inpatient settings.
• Experience managing staff in a psychiatric intake/admissions environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient admissions process and intake calls.
• Provide information to individuals, agencies, facilities, and physicians about potential admissions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with referral sources for ongoing admissions.
• Direct, supervise, and evaluate work of Intake Department staff.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Organizational skills

Judgment

Education

Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling

Master's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

SmartRecruiters, Inc. supports a private, for-profit psychiatric hospital in Orlando, Florida, seeking a Director of Intake to oversee the patient admissions process. The role includes handling intake calls and providing information to individuals, agencies, and physicians considering admissions.

The candidate will lead the Intake Department, develop referral relationships, and ensure appropriate levels of care in inpatient and related services; requires a Master's Degree and Florida licensure.