at Universal Health Services in STREAMWOOD, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Responsibilities
Assistant Director of Assessment & Referral Full-TimeThe Assistant Director of Assessment & Referral will assist the Department Director with training, staff supervision, staff scheduling, as well as assist with the oversight and performance of intake calls, consumer assessments and consumer triage to the most appropriate, least restrictive level of care through collaborative efforts with attending physicians, case managers and clinical treatment team members. The Assistant Director of Assessment & Referral in cooperation with the Department Director assumes responsibility for the admission process including third party pre-certification and coordination with referral sources. The Assistant Director of Assessment & Referral may be required to assist the Department Director with providing new employee orientation related to consumer rights for admission, admission processes, initial assessments, and community resources. Additionally, the position assures compliance with all COBRA related assessments and triage.
Benefits include:+ 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!
Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System (SBHS) is a 178-bed acute care facility located in Streamwood, IL and has been providing mental health treatment to the Chicagoland community and the state of Illinois since 1991. We are dedicated to offering services to meet the ever-changing emotional and behavioral healthcare needs of children, adolescents, adults, and their families.One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
QualificationsEXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology or mental health/human services field: REQUIRED. A minimum of five (5) years experience in the evaluation and treatment of mental illness is required. A minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience is preferred. Knowledge of the State of Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Act and ability to effectively work with consumers of any age population and demonstrate an understanding of normal growth and development, as well as developmental stages is required.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: LSW or LPC is REQUIRED, LCSW or LCPC strongly preferred. Primary Source Verification shall be required through Illinois Department of Professional Regulations.
SKILLS: Managing a department of 20 staff; understanding Acute care
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