Job Description

Cedar Hills Hospital is a 98-bed behavioral health hospital and Outpatient Services program in Portland, Oregon dedicated to healing patients’ minds and bodies. At Cedar Hills Hospital, our team of board-certified psychiatrists, internal medicine and family physicians, licensed therapists, and dedicated nursing staff provide individualized, continuum of care treatment in a stigma-free environment for adults aged 18 and over.

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The Director of Intake is accountable for the oversight and direction of the hospital’s Admissions Department. As a clinician, this position provides direction to a staff of specialists in the provision of patient access to care and behavioral health assessment services, including call management, clinical evaluations for level of care, crisis intervention, admissions and referrals. This position interfaces closely with the hospital’s medical staff, nursing staff, fellow department heads, and administration, as well as external referring agencies and payers. The Intake Director is responsible for the department’s budget, policies and procedures, regulatory compliance, service excellence, and data management/analysis. In addition, the Intake Director participates with the senior leadership team in the development and management of processes related to the hospital’s strategic goals. The Director of Intake reports directly to the hospital’s CEO.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Loan Forgiveness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries

Job Requirements:

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or a clinically related mental health field or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Clinical licensure (i.e. LPC, LCSW, LMFT) preferred; a Master’s Degree and working to obtain licensure is required. For RNs current Oregon Registered Nurse License required. 3 to 5 years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting. 2 years of recent leadership experience in behavioral health or a related field.

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