Dir - Admissions

Director Of Admissions

Sandy Pines Residential Treatment Center is a 149-bed Residential Psychiatric Facility servicing children and adolescents ages 5 to 17. The facility is in beautiful South Florida, nestled beside Jonathan Dickinson State Park and just minutes away from the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. The Director of Admissions ensures that appropriate admissions are processed based on accurate evaluations, analysis and assessments while performing administrative duties for the admission process and maintaining a positive relationships with referral sources.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Receives intake/inquiry calls and makes appropriate disposition concerning potential admissions/assessments to the hospital.
• Schedules admissions and coordinates with appropriate clinical and/or administrative staff.
• Understands special needs, behaviors, and assessment techniques of specific age groups, children and adolescents.
• Assists patients/families and referral sources in locating appropriate alternatives.
• Consults with administration, finance, nursing staff and physicians as needed on all potential admissions.

Perks of working at Sandy Pines Residential Treatment Center:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discount program.
• Pet insurance.

Qualifications Position Requirements:

• Clinical master's degree required, in a social services or related field with experience in related field writing reports.
• One year management experience.
• Detail oriented and ability to successfully multi task in a fast pace environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and organization skills.
• Highly effective listening skills.