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Company Overview

River Oaks Hospital (a UHS-affiliated hospital), located in metropolitan New Orleans, Louisiana, is a private psychiatric facility for adults, adolescents, and children. Since 1970, River Oaks has established a tradition of excellence in the treatment of acute psychiatric illness, dual diagnosis, alcohol and drug detoxification, trauma‑based disorders, compulsive behaviors, and eating disorders. It provides quality treatment to individuals suffering from mental illness and/or addictive disorders.

Situated on a 14‑acre campus, services are available at all levels of care (inpatient, day or partial hospitalization, outpatient, and intensive outpatient). For more information, please visit:

Director of Admissions

• Directs the operations of the Admissions department and ensures the quality of assessment, referral, and admissions activities through policies, procedures, performance improvement, and supervision of admissions clinicians.
• Assigns responsibilities to assure prompt response to patient needs, and oversees the assignment of physicians to admitted patients.
• Performs admissions responsibilities and provides telephonic and in‑person risk assessment and crisis intervention, initial contact with referral sources and potential patients.
• Coordinates the referral and intake process, determines appropriate level of care, and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff.
• Performs duties in accordance with the ANA Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care and the facility’s mission, values, policies, and behavioral standards.

• 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
• More information available on our Benefits Guest Website:

• Nursing degree or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Psychology, or Human Services.
• RN, LCSW, LMFT, or LPC required.
• Prior intake, assessment, admission, and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population required, preferably in an inpatient setting.
• 1‑2 years of management experience required.

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Seniority level:
Director

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Education and Training

Industry: Mental Health Care