Manager, Assessment & Referral

Havenwyck Hospital Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan programs

Life insurance

Job summary

Havenwyck Hospital in Auburn Hills, MI, seeks an experienced leader to supervise the Assessment & Referral and Admitting staff in the director’s absence, coordinating with the UM team to ensure timely pre-certifications and admissions.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a Master’s in Social Work, Michigan licensure (LMSW/LMFT/LPC or RN), and at least three years of clinical experience; management and hospital experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of clinical experience required.
• Management experience is preferred.
• Licensed in Michigan in LMSW/LMFT/LPC or RN.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Assessment & Referral and Admitting staff in the director's absence.
• Provides feedback to the director on staff performance annually.
• Ensures pre-certification reviews with insurances or CMH as needed.
• Coordinates with UM team on new admissions and authorizations.
• Maintains census board and reports for senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Hospital setting experience

Clinical oversight

Pre-certification coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Responsibilities

HAVENWYCK HOSPITAL (a UHS facility)

Havenwyck Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited and licensed psychiatric hospital, overlooking Lake Galloway in Auburn Hills, Michigan. We specialize in providing comprehensive, compassionate behavioral health services to children, adolescents and adults. It is the ultimate goal of our dedicated staff to build strength, confidence and knowledge within each patient, in hopes that they may continue learning and understanding their needs and practicing self-care for the rest of their lives.

Havenwyck Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented leader to join our team of compassionate, dedicated professionals.

POSITION SUMMARY

The incumbent is responsible for supervising the Assessment & Referral and Admitting department staff in coordination with the Director and in the absence of the Director. This position contributes in management activities and meetings to assist with the implementation and upholding of the organization’s policies and procedures. He/she is also responsible for completing initial pre-authorizations reviews with insurances or the appropriate Community Mental Health as needed. The position will provide assistance with scheduling staff and all duties in Assessment & Referral and Admitting Departments.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE; BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Supervises the Assessment & Referral and Admitting department employees in their daily activities in the director’s absence.
• Provides feedback to the director for the Assessment & Referral and Admitting staff performance evaluations completed annually.
• Educates and supervises staff in compliance with staff development in-service programs.
• Obtains pre-certification as needed for patients being admitted into the hospital for care.
• Works in partnership with UM team on issues with new admissions, missing authorizations and/or delays in securing authorizations, as needed.
• Has a working knowledge of insurance verification and benefits.
• Provides consultation to intake and admitting staff regarding referral information and screenings.
• Performs audits on the intake call log, including correcting discrepancies, and educating staff on inconsistencies.
• Provides information to patients and referral sources regarding treatment programs, insurance information and admission procedures.
• Communicates with physicians, program directors, charge nurses, etc. regarding anticipated admissions.
• Provides follow up to referral sources and patients awaiting admission.
• Performs phone screening evaluations to determine appropriateness of admission to the hospital, in consultation with the staff psychiatrist or Medical Director.
• Provides referral assistance for patients assessed as being inappropriate for admission.
• Maintains accurate census board and reports for senior management.
• Participates in marketing projects as necessary.
• Coordinates admitting services to attain payor-mix and census objectives.
• Collects records and analyzes admitting statistics and reports these to required offices.
• Facilitates increased community relations with referral sources, patients adn families.
• May be required to work on call.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Student Loan Repayment Program - for some degrees and criteria

What do our current employees value at Havenwyck Hospital and UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routine exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

About Universal Health Services (UHS)

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Master’s degree in Social Work is required.
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience required.
• Management experience preferred.
• Work experience in a hospital setting preferred
• Current License in the State of Michigan as a Fully Licensed Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Registered Nurse (RN) required.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.