Director of Intake - (LCSW/LPC Required) - Behavioral Health Setting

1 month ago
United StatesFull TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UHS as a Director of Intake - (LCSW/LPC Required) - Behavioral Health Setting in United States. Responsibilities $5,000 Sign-On Bonus with commitment! Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86 bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Littleton, CO.

Key Responsibilities

  • $5,000 Sign-On Bonus with commitment.
  • Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86 bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Littleton, CO.
  • Highlands features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs.
  • Website: https://highlandsbhs.

Requirements

  • Education: Master’s degree, Ph.

-, or RN Licensure (Bachelors or Masters) from an accredited college or university.

  • or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, mental health, or a related field.
  • Experience: A minimum of five (5) years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting desirable.

Benefits & Compensation

  • com Questions or concerns.
  • Contact the Human Resources department at HIGHLANDSBHSHumanResourceContact@uhsinc.
  • Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join UHS as a Director of Intake - (LCSW/LPC Required) - Behavioral Health Setting.

Key Skills

Clinical EvaluationCrisis InterventionAdmissions ManagementBudget ManagementPolicy DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceData AnalysisStrategic PlanningStaff ManagementCall ManagementReferral CoordinationVerbal De-EscalationHandle With CareBLS CertificationClinical InterviewingSubstance Use Disorders Knowledge
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Position Insights

Social Work — Psychologist Career Context

This Social Work position at UHS is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Evaluation, Crisis Intervention, Admissions Management, Budget Management, Policy Development, Regulatory Compliance, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Director of Intake & Admissions oversees and directs the hospital’s admissions department, providing clinical direction for patient access, evaluations, crisis intervention, and referrals. This role is also responsible for the department’s budget, policies, regulatory compliance, and participati...

Benefits package: Sign-On Bonus, Tuition And Educational Reimbursement Program, Student Loan Repayment Program, Career Development Opportunities, Competitive Compensation, Generous Paid Time Off, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About UHS

Hospitals and Health Care
Aiken, South Carolina
5-10

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus
Tuition And Educational Reimbursement Program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Career Development Opportunities
Competitive Compensation
Generous Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

1mo ago