The Director of Assessment & Referral is responsible for the telephonic and in-person risk assessment system, ensuring appropriate levels of care with a preliminary diagnosis, facilitating the initial treatment plan with the family, and implementing crisis intervention techniques. In addition, the Director of Assessment & Referral ensures rapid facilitation of admissions and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff in order to have a consistent and efficient admission process.
Job Functions - Standards Of Performance. Oversees The Following

• Admission process in its entirety of individuals after initial assessment.
• Orient patients and families to the treatment program.
• Adheres to facility standard policy and procedure.
• Promote an effective use of resources for patients, customers, and the facility with sensitivity to the cost of health care.
• Related to adolescent/child patients in an age-appropriate manner.
• Maintains knowledge of program rules, protocols, and guidelines.
• Attends/participates in mandatory meetings and in-services.
• Maintains confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing workloads.
• Acts calmly in emergency situations.
• Provide information about the patient to the program staff who will be receiving the patient.

Specific Standards for the Care of Child Patients Ages 6 through 17. Oversees the following:

• Maintain knowledge of children's stages of development and provide guidance to all staff when questions about the norms for behavior related to child development arise.
• Recognize acting out behavior of child-specific age groups and set appropriate limits in clear, concise, behavioral, and non-judgmental terms based on the age of the patient
• Relate to child patients in an age-appropriate manner.
• Utilizes behavioral management techniques with an understanding of the need for modification regarding smaller body sizes of children, abandonment issues, and the history of physical and/or sexual abuse issues.

Director Of Assessment & ReferralSpecific Standards for the Care of Adolescent Patients Ages 12 through 18. Oversees the following:

• Maintain knowledge of the program rules, protocols, and level system.
• Recognize acting behavior of adolescents in specific age groups and set appropriate limits in clear, concise, behavioral, and non-judgmental terms based on the patient's age.
• Relate to adolescent patients in an age-appropriate manner.
• Utilizes behavioral management techniques with an understanding of the need for modification regarding smaller body sizes of adolescents, abandonment issues and the history of physical and/or sexual abuse issue.

Oversees The Following - Performance Accountability

• Uses time constructively and in an organized manner to accomplish duties/responsibilities
• Maintains a record of attendance/punctuality to meet expected standards.
• Participates in business development activities
• Complies with all facility, department, and corporate policies and procedures
• Attends all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
• Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance, and punctuality.
• Complies with Employee Code of Ethics/Professional Standards of Conduct
• Works as needed, including overtime, in case of emergency or as deemed necessary by supervisor.
• Promotes and demonstrates, through action, deed, and communication, an environment of service excellence throughout the facility, including internal and external clients, families, co-workers, physicians, and visitors.
• Demonstrates guest relations in communication, cooperation, and assistance for patients, families/physicians, licensed practitioners/co-workers, and visitors in a prompt and courteous manner.

The essential job functions, as stated, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. The stated job functions are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
License(s): LMSW, LCSW, LPC, or RN

• Certification(s) / Registration(s) : CPI, HWC (not required).
• Required Education and/or Experience* Education Required: College degree

Type Of Degree

• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• Professional Counseling.
• Associate degree in Nursing (required).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred).

Amount Of Experience

• Two (2) years of experience.

Type Of Experience

• Progressively responsible experience, preferably in a health care setting. Inpatient experience is preferred but not required.

Organizational Universal Competency Requirements

• Customer Focus - Relates work and job purpose to Perimeter’s mission and customer commitment.
• Teamwork - Interacts effectively and builds respectful relationships within and between units and among individuals.
• Communication - Communicates effectively in ways that enhance productivity and build respectful relationships. Demonstrates active listening, written, verbal, and information technology skills. Shares relevant information.
• Conflict Resolution - Seeks constructive approaches to resolving workplace issues.
• Integrity - Adheres to high standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Adapting to Change - Responds positively to change, showing willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work.
• Respect for Individuals - Fosters mutual respect and supports Sundance’s commitment to diversity. Promotes community building and diversity initiatives that help employees learn and respect each other’s differences.
• Safety - Contributes to a safe and secure environment for customers by following hand hygiene and other established procedures and protocols as appropriate by job function.
• *May perform other duties as assigned or requested.
• Quality - Adopts practices to improve work processes, enhance customer satisfaction, and ensure excellence in daily work.
• Efficiency - Accomplishes work in ways that maximize productivity and available resources while minimizing waste.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

About Perimeter HealthcarePerimeter Healthcare is one of the leading behavioral health care providers in the country for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment on service excellence is available across several states and in different care settings. Our team ensures our patients receive the required care that they or their loved one needs. We offer several programs for our patients including inpatient acute treatment and residential treatment. We are seeking staff who exhibit daily the following values: C- Compassion A- Accountability R – Respect and E- Empowerment. EEO We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.