Director of Intake

Director of Admissions

Screening for this position will continue until the position is filled. Salary: Minimum: $85,000/yr Maximum: $110,000/yr

Position Summary: The Director of Admissions oversees both the clinical and administrative tasks related to the Admissions Department. This position provides clinical direction in psychiatric and chemical dependency assessment services including evaluation, crisis intervention, and referrals. The director interfaces closely with administration, medical staff, and other hospital departments. The Director of Assessment & Referral (DAR) is accountable for managing the Assessment and Referral department and operations. Must possess a working knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, addiction and recovery, treatment planning, and experience in patient assessment and clinical interview. Must be able to communicate effectively with external review organizations and insurance providers. Complete knowledge of crisis intervention techniques required. Additionally, must be able to communicate professionally with persons of diverse backgrounds.

About Cedar Springs Hospital: Our mission is to deliver the highest quality services to individuals and their families who are dealing with the ramifications of mental illness or substance abuse. Our formula for successful treatment includes innovative services using a level of care that is appropriate to each illness, individually tailored programs and highly qualified mental health professionals. Cedar Springs is dedicated to providing quality, multidisciplinary behavioral health care services to children, adolescents, adults and their families.

As a full-time employee of Cedar Springs we offer the following benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance Short Term/Long Term Disability Paid Time Off Education/Tuition Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Cedar Springs Hospital is in compliance with the Healthy Family and Workplaces Act (HFWA) and Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Cedar Springs Hospital COVID-19 vaccination mandate: In accordance with Colorado state public health order, all healthcare workers must be vaccinated, and the Company must verify vaccine status. Pursuant to this public health order, the following modes constitute as proof of vaccination: an electronic entry in the Colorado Immunization Information System (CIIS); OR an immunization record from a licensed healthcare provider who has administered a COVID-19 vaccine to an individual who provides services for the facility or agency, specifying the vaccine administered, name and title of the person who administered the vaccine, address of the location where the vaccine was administered, and the date it was administered. A COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card (issued by the Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control & Prevention or WHO Yellow Card) which includes name of person vaccinated, type of vaccine provided, and date last dose administered would suffice. Exemptions Workers may be exempt from the vaccination requirements by providing a signed exemption form indicating one of the following: Religious Beliefs Qualifying Medical Reason

Qualifications: Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, psychology, mental health or a related field. Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting; one (1) years leadership experience managing a related function, preferred. *Prior Intake experience strongly preferred. Licensure: R.N., L.M.S.W., LPC or applicable license. Physical Requirements: Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time. Frequently lifts up to 25 pounds. Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity, and hand-eye coordination. Requires frequent pushing, pulling of heavy loads, kneeling, grasping, stooping and bending Ability to maintain patient and corporate confidentiality Must be able to speak, read and write. Emotional stability necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Vision and hearing sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job. Requires repetitive use of hands and light lowering of objects