Director of Intake and Admissions

Responsibilities

Southridge Behavioral Hospital is a beautiful and new state-of-the-art facility. As a joint venture with the Trinity Health System and Universal Health Services, we serve up to 96 adult and geriatric patients across four units.

We believe that caring, dedicated and valued staff provide exceptional patient care. We are seeking high caliber applicants that will provide innovative and evidence-based care focused on our patient's individual needs, comfort and safety. Thank you for considering our Director of Intake and Admissions position as we continue our successful opening!

More information about Southridge can be found online:

Description

The Director of Intake provides lead ership of the assessment and referral activities and staff at Southridge Behavioral Hospital . As a clinician this role participates in the provision of psychiatric assessment services, including clinical evaluations, crisis intervention, and referrals . This position interfaces closely with the medical staff, fellow department heads and administration, treatment team/external case managers/managed care organizations, functions as a liaison with other hospital intake departments.

Benefit Highlights:

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company Match

• Employee Stock Purchase Program

• Competitive Compensation & Paid Time Off

• Disability, Life, Pet Insurance and much more!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Hours and Location:

Full Time, Exempt.

We are located on the south side of Grand Rapids, near the intersection of M-6 and Byron Center Ave SW: 6291 Venture Hills Boulevard SW, Byron Center, MI 49315

Qualifications

Job Requirements

Education and Licensure : RN, LMSW, LPC or applicable license. Education appropriate for pertinent license from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, psychology, mental health, or related field required.

Experience: A minimum of five (5) years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting required. Working knowledge and experience in clinical interviewing, patient assessment, family motivation, treatment planning, communicating with external review organizations or comparable entities, and working effectively with people of diverse backgrounds. Must have strong management skills with ability to effectively communicate with staff, ensuring proper employee performance management.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. 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 99,000 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.

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