Asst Dir - Admissions (Rn

Responsibilities

Kingwood Pines Hospital is a 116 bed facility located in the beautiful residential Kingwood community. We are located about 30 miles northeast of the Houston Medical Center. The hospital provides 24-hour emergency services. We serve children, adolescents, and adults for psychiatric and behavioral health. The hospital also has services in intensive outpatient and partial hospital program services.

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Under the direction/supervision of the Director, Admissions/Intake, the Assistant Director of Admissions/Intake will provide direct leadership to Admissions staff. Assist with providing psychiatric assessments and basic medical screening to all psychiatric and chemical dependency patients presented for assessment and evaluation. Coordinate the admission process for inpatient, partial or outpatient programs. Facilitate referrals for outpatient services and other community resources.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free Basic Life Insurance

A minimum of four (4) 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.

Bachelor of Science degree in social work, mental health/behavioral sciences, or related field required;
Master's Degree preferred.

Current Texas License as a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) required.

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

Texas Driver's License

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