Director of Intake

Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

2 days ago

Las Vegas, NevadaFull TimeBehavioral Health Administration

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital as a Director of Intake – Behavioral Healthcare in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Director of Intake to spearhead our assessment and referral department. In this high-impact role, you will oversee the entire clinical admissions team and serve as the strategic bridge between our facility and the community.

Key Responsibilities

offs to the receiving physician and nursing teams. Documentation: Deliver high

Requirements

Minimum of three (3) years of experience, specifically in behavioral healthcare hospital admissions required.

Minimum one (1) year of supervisory experience evaluating staff and implementing programs required.

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field preferred.

State of Nevada clinical licensure (such as RN, LCSW, LMFT, or LPN) preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Director of Intake at Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Behavioral Health Administration physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Behavioral Health Administration — Physician Career Context

This Behavioral Health Administration position at Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits package: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401K Retirement Plan, Healthcare spending account, Dependent care spending account, PTO Plan with holiday premium pay, Discounted cafeteria meal plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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