Director of Assessment & Referral

Director Of Assessment And ReferralFor over 40 years The BridgeWay has been connecting with communities throughout Arkansas and beyond. The BridgeWay offers a continuum of services designed to help children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing behavioral, emotional or addictive problems that can lead to fractured lives. Our team of professionals includes board-certified child/adolescent and adult psychiatrists, licensed clinical therapists, nurses and mental health associates who are here to help people reconnect with their families, friends and employers so that they may lead productive lives. Tucked within the wooded hills of Central Arkansas, The BridgeWay is just moments away from the major highways that unite Arkansans throughout the state. Founded in 1983 and accredited by The Joint Commission, our quiet campus has retained much of the cozy charm and character that existed then.The Director of Assessment and Referral directs, implements, and coordinates the referral and admissions process, assuring smooth and orderly admissions into the hospital. Receives incoming inquiry calls, assesses patients for admission, and makes appropriate referrals. Supervises and provides direction to the Assessment and Referral department while working with other members of the leadership team to ensure outstanding customer service and quality care. The Director ensures compliance for quality patient care and compliance with Joint Commission standards, CMS, state health department and all other regulatory standards. The director also participates in business development activities as needed.Benefits for Director of Assessment and Referral include:Challenging and rewarding work environmentCompetitive compensation and generous paid time offExcellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans401(K) with company matchCareer development opportunities with the facility and UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!Educational tuition reimbursementThe BridgeWay is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. 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 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries.Qualifications:License counselor, therapist or registered nurse preferredCurrent CPR and Handle with Care (HWC) certifications, or must obtain within three (3) weeks of date of hireMaster's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, or a related field requiredLicensed Registered Nurse preferredSupervisory experience preferredSkills and Abilities:Ability to assess the physical, emotion, and psychological needs of patientsAbility to determine suitability of admission to the hospital based on clinical and financial criteriaAbility to prioritize and assign tasks and hold staff responsible for their completionAbility to utilize computer generated reports to analyze data and make decisionsAbility to make independent and responsible decisionsGood knowledge of admitting and insurance verificationMust have ability to work in a fast paced environment with frequent interruptionsEffective verbal and written communication skills are required to communicate with patients, families, referral sources, community agencies, and staffKnowledge of telephone etiquette is requiredMust be able to interact with patients, physicians, families and hospital personnel in a professional and courteous mannerWork is of medium demand, requiring heavy telephone and personal contact with patients, employees, referral sources, community agencies, and insurance companiesEEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.