Intake Director

Responsibilities

Via Linda Behavioral Hospital is a brand-new behavioral health provider serving Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix region. We opened in February 2022 and now offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services. Our modern 120-bed facility offers offer specialized mental health services and substance use treatment for teens, adults, and older adults experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and co-occurring addictions.

Full-time Employee Benefits include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Life Insurance
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Assistance after 90 days of employment!
• Student Loan Forgiveness through AZ BHLRP
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

The Director of Intake is accountable for directing the Intake Department activities at the facility. As a clinician, this position provides direction to a staff of the Intake Department including nurses, therapists and coordinators in the provision of psychiatric assessment services, including medical/clinical evaluations, crisis intervention, and referrals. This position interfaces closely with both internal hospital staff, facility physicians, as well as referring hospitals, patients, families, and community referral sources. Monitors and assures timely completion Intake Department reports and auditing tools as directed by facility/company.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, mental health, or related field required. Will also consider candidates that possess a graduation from an accredited program of professional nursing. Preferred Education: N/A

Minimum Experience: A minimum of five (5) years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting desirable. Working knowledge of the Addiction & Recovery field 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.

Preferred Experience: Leadership experience in similar role is preferred.

Preferred Certification/License: R.N., L.C.S.W., L.M.S.W., LPC or applicable license.

Supervises: Intake Therapists, Intake Coordinators, Intake Nurses

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. UHS is recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies.

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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