Director Intake

ABOUT US

Cedar Hills Hospital is a 98-bed behavioral health hospital and Outpatient Services program dedicated to healing patients' minds and bodies. Our team of board-certified psychiatrists, physicians, therapists, and nursing provide individualized continuum of care treatment in a stigma-free environment for adults 18 years and older.

DIRECTOR OF INTAKE

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Intake is accountable for the oversight and direction of the hospital's Admissions Department. As a clinician, this position provides direction to a staff of specialists in the provision of patient access to care and behavioral health assessment services, including call management, clinical evaluations for level of care, crisis intervention, admissions and referrals. This position interfaces closely with the hospital's medical staff, nursing staff, fellow department heads, and administration, as well as external referring agencies and payers. The Intake Director is responsible for the department's budget, policies and procedures, regulatory compliance, service excellence, and data management/analysis. In addition, the Intake Director participates with the senior leadership team in the development and management of processes related to the hospital's strategic goals. The Director of Intake reports directly to the hospital's CEO.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Directs the screening of potential patients for admission into the program and initiate the integrated assessment process
• Provide services to current referral sources to assure their satisfaction and continued associations
• Serves as Administrator On Call per schedule
• Ensure interdisciplinary treatment planning is organized with participation of all appropriate clinical disciplines
• Ensure that a system is developed to provide continuity of care and communication with family and appropriate referral sources, and ensure the system is evaluated and reviewed regularly
• Assist with planning and teaching staff development programs

BENEFIT 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
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or a clinically related mental health field or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Clinical licensure (i.e. LPC, LCSW, LMFT) preferred; a Master's Degree and working to obtain licensure is required. For RNs current Oregon Registered Nurse License required.
• 3 to 5 years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting. 2 years of recent leadership experience in behavioral health or a related field.
• Working knowledge of addiction and recovery, clinical interviewing, patient assessment, and treatment planning.
• Current CPR certification.
• Successful completion of Handle with Care and Service Excellence training within 30 days of hire.
• May be required to work evenings and weekends and maintain flexible hours.
• Travel may be required from time to time.

About Universal Health Services (UHS):

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. 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 94,000 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.

For more information, please visit: www.uhs.com