Admissions Director (Intake) - Behavioral Health
*** Highly prefer an (RN) Registered Nurse for this role***
Cypress Creek Hospital - (a UHS Facility)
Cypress Creek Hospital is a free-standing 128-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in north Houston, TX, and minutes south of The Woodlands. Cypress Creek Hospital features individual units for adolescents and adults and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. On average, over 10,000 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at Cypress Creek Hospital. We are comprised of a tenured dedicated team of Psychiatrists, Nurses, Social Workers, Mental Health Technicians and Support Staff where delivering REMARKABLE care is our mission. www.cypresscreekhospital.com
What do our current employees value at Cypress Creek Hospital & UHS?
A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a healthcare professional is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a healthcare professional with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.
Position 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.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Directs the screening of potential patients for admission into the program and initiate 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.
- Use the approved admission criteria and make decisions 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.
- Monitors all intake/reservation information calls during normal business hours and prepares appropriate internal forms.
- Functions as a liaison between physicians and families, coordinates with transportation services and other mental health facilities to organize the admission procedures.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Master's degree in Social Work.
- Current licensure in the state of Texas as a Registered Nurse or LCSW.
- Minimum three (3) years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting desirable.
- Strong management skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Behavioral health: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- RN License (Preferred)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
