Director of Intake and Assessment- Behavioral Health

Director of Intake and Assessment - Behavioral Health

Facility Name: Tampa Behavioral Hospital

Schedule: Full Time

As a Director of Intake and Assessment joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

• Ensures a comprehensive assessment and quality therapeutic care to patients seeking treatment of substance abuse, dual diagnosis or psychiatric or emotional disorders.
• Oversees the assessment of the needs of walk-in and phone callers and completes initial psychiatric assessment on patients seeking treatment.
• Supervises the answering and answers all inquiry calls regarding treatment and the facility, presents treatment options, documents calls and sets appointments for callers seeking treatment.
• Creates, revises, and implements the schedule of the assessment and referral office.
• Assesses the needs of walk-in and phone callers to ensure their referral to the service or resource to best address those needs.
• Completes initial psychiatric assessment and presents symptoms to psychiatrist for best recommendation of care.
• Interprets treatment to patient and family to help reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of care and continuation of treatment.
• Refers and triages patients to other sources of treatment when appropriate.
• Assesses, coaches and develops team skills in assessment, patient and family interaction and overall therapeutic care.
• Acts as part of overall Hospital leadership team.
• May supervise reception.

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO:
  Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:
  Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee Well-being:
  Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:
  Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

• Minimum Master's Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling with a minimum of 2-5 years in the discipline.
• RN licensure may be used per state of practice guidelines.
• 2-5 years of leadership experience.
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills, diplomacy, and relationship building.
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of individuals and handle complex situations.

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Fomeika Ingram by emailing at fomei

Tampa Behavioral Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TGH Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.