Director of Intake/Admissions - Behavioral Health - Registered Nurse Only

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $10.77 billion in 2018. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 87,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 327 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Cypress Creek Hospital is a free-standing 128-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in north Houston, TX, and minutes south of The Woodlands. Cypress Creek Hospital features individual units for adolescents and adults and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. On average, over 10,000 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at Cypress Creek Hospital. We are comprised of a tenured dedicated team of Psychiatrists, Nurses, Social Workers, Mental Health Technicians and Support Staff where delivering REMARKABLE care is our mission. www.cypresscreekhospital.com

We currently have an opportunity for a dynamic and talented Intake (Admissions) Director.

Benefits include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 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

If you would like to learn more about the Intake (Admissions) Director position before applying, please contact Brenda Dominguez, Human Resources at brenda.dominguez@uhsinc.com and by phone at (281) 586-5916.

Intake Director Position Summary:

The Director of Intake is accountable for the oversight and direction of the hospital’s Admissions Department. As a clinician, this position provides direction to a staff of specialists in the provision of patient access to care and behavioral health assessment services, including call management, clinical evaluations for level of care, crisis intervention, admissions and referrals. This position interfaces closely with the hospital’s medical staff, nursing staff, fellow department heads, and administration, as well as external referring agencies and payers. The Intake Director is responsible for the department’s budget, policies and procedures, regulatory compliance, service excellence, and data management/analysis. In addition, the Intake Director participates with the senior leadership team in the development and management of processes related to the hospital’s strategic goals. The Director of Intake reports directly to the hospital’s CEO.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of four (3) years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting required.  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.  Minimum two (2) years leadership experience managing a related function. Must have strong management skills with ability to effectively communicate with staff, ensuring proper employee performance management.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, mental health/behavioral sciences, or related field required

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Current Texas License as a Registered Nurse (RN)

CPR, Handle with Care and Verbal De-Escalation Training (Can be obtained upon hire)

Texas Driver's License

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