Responsibilities

Sierra Vista Hospital is seeking a Director for the Intake Department. If you're passionate about working in the behavioral health setting and have the desire to lead a team of healthcare professionals dedicated to serving our patients, we want to hear from you!

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected healthcare management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 65,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion.

The Sierra Vista Hospital location, a 171-bed psychiatric care facility located in south Sacramento, is a full-service mental health facility and a center of support for patients and their families. Since 1986, we have offered our clinical expertise to those suffering from emotional, behavioral and addiction problems.

The Director of Assessment & Referral, reporting to the CEO, is responsible for and provides clinical direction in psychiatric and chemical dependency assessment services including evaluation, crisis intervention and referrals, and works closely with administration, medical staff and other departments, as necessary. In addition, the Director is responsible for the management, planning and improvement process related to meeting the overall hospital goals strategically and financially with-in the A&R department and as a member of the Senior Management team.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, psychology, mental health or a related field, required.

Licensure:

• BSN, LCSW, LMFT, PsyD, or PhD required.

Experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting, including psychiatric and addiction diagnosis, clinical interviewing, patient assessment and treatment planning. Communicating with external review organizations or comparable entities, and working effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
• A minimum of three (3) years of managing a professional/clinical team and responsible for staffing, budget and process improvements.

Additional Requirements:

• Complete knowledge of crisis intervention techniques & successful completion of Crisis Prevention Institute (C.P.I.) training.
• CPR certification
• Knowledge and ability to effectively use computers, analysis programs and internet for measurement and reporting of key indicators and trends.

Sierra Vista Offers:

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

Why is Sierra Vista Hospital a great place to work?

• Dynamic people
• Team-oriented environment
• Opportunity for advancement
• Great training program for new grads!
• Rewarding career opportunities