Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86 bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Littleton, CO.  Highlands features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs.

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Under the direction of the Group Director of Intake, the Assistant Director of Intake assures smooth and orderly processes are followed for responding to Intake calls, referrals, and admission into the hospital. Assistant Director of Intake is accountable for assisting in management of the department, providing supervision for Intake Staff, crisis intervention, and responding to referrals appropriately.  The Assistant Director of Intake sets the tone and example of compassion, empathy, efficiency and a sense of urgency in the department.

This position interfaces closely with both internal hospital staff, facility physicians, as well as referring hospitals, patients, families, and community referral sources. The working position of Assistant Director of Intake will assist in daily administrative duties, assist the Group Intake Director in assigned tasks, complete Intake Assessor duties, as well as, Patient Access Coordinator duties, as needed within department. Position of Assistant Director of Intake requires skills for providing effective leadership within the Intake Department and the ability to organize Intake staff to effectively and timely serve patients, families, and referral sources through the referral and Admission process.   This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures.  This includes assisting the Director of Intake with interviewing, hiring, and training of new employees, as well as, appraising performance, disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.   

Benefit Highlights:

• Tuition and Educational Reimbursement Program. 
• Student Loan Repayment Program. 
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off 
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Discounts on pet insurance, automotive insurance & homeowners insurance
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program 
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:benefits.uhsguest.com

Questions or concerns? Contact the Human Resources department at [email protected].

Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Requirements: 

Education: Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology or Human Services field, with at least two years crisis experience.

Experience: Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting. Supervisory experience preferred.

Licensure: LPC or LCSW required.

About Universal Health Services

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