Dir - Admissions Job Louisville area,Kentucky USA,Nursing

Responsibilities

Since 1985, The Brook Hospital has been offering hope to individuals, families, and communities.

As a leader in behavioral health, The Brook provides comprehensive mental health and addiction treatment services with compassion and clinical excellence. Our Dupont campus is an 88-bed facility offering a full continuum of care — including inpatient, extended care, partial hospitalization, and outpatient programs for children, adolescents, and adults.

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The Director of Intake provides strategic and operational leadership for the hospital’s Admissions Department, ensuring effective access to care and clinical assessment services. This role oversees a team of specialists responsible for patient evaluations, level-of-care determinations, call management, crisis intervention, and coordination of admissions and referrals.

The Director of Intake collaborates closely with medical staff, nursing, administration, and external partners—including referral sources and payers to ensure efficient, patient-centered intake operations.

Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction to Intake team members, promoting service excellence and clinical accuracy.
Oversee departmental budget, policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance.
Maintain and analyze data related to admissions trends, access metrics, and patient experience.
Partner with senior leadership on strategic planning and process improvement initiatives.
Foster collaboration between internal teams and external stakeholders to enhance patient access and satisfaction.

Benefits & Rewards Highlights

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
Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
Pet Insurance
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Education:

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field, or active RN license in the state of Kentucky.
Experience:

Minimum of three (3) years of related experience required. Prior experience in psychiatric patient care and understanding of mental illness is preferred.
Licensure:
Active RN, LCSW, or LMFT license required (in the appropriate state of practice).
Additional Requirements:

Must obtain CPI and CPR certification within the first 30 days of employment.
Hours:

Primarily day shift, with occasional evening and weekend coverage as directed by the CEO.

EEO Statement

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