DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

The purpose of the Assessment & Referral (A&R) Manager position is to provide leadership and manage day-to-day activities relating to intake and admissions. The person in this position is responsible for development and communication of program priorities aligned with organizational goals. The A&R Manager valuates requests for admission and is authorized to admit patients who fall with established guidelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Builds, directs, manages, and ensures implementation and effectiveness of hospital’s assessment and referral program.

· Directs activities of A&R staff. Monitors staff performance and provide regular feedback on quality and quantity of work, reinforces positive work behaviors and intervenes in problems.Responsible for scheduling and staffing to ensure that A&R Department has needed coverage.

· Maintains TRIMS documentation and other administrative documentation associated with calls and services received.

· Collaborate on information infrastructure required to support efficiency and overall departmental performance. Ensures needed data is collected on a timely basis, regular reports on progress are distributed, and makes recommendations for future improvements based on the data.

· Serves as the department’s fiscal manager.

· Carries out personnel management activities associated with direct staff supervision, including screening and selection, orientation training and development, performance management, and employee relations functions.

· Ensures that the care and treatment of the patient are rendered in a competent manner and are based on current chemical dependency and psychiatric nursing/clinical knowledge and standards; care is evaluated against the goals and plan of care and is revised as needed and appropriate to the patient.

· Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with patient services counselors and coordinators, intake department, physicians and health professional affiliates, healthcare facilities, and nursing staff.

· Makes appropriate interventions during assessments, and crisis situations with clients, family/friends and other professional staff.

· Maintains knowledge of legal guidelines pertaining to Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA)/Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) and abuse/neglect reporting.

· Upholds the Organization’s ethics and customer service standards.

· Performs related duties as requested.

Department Management

· Participate in the screening and selection of department staff.

· Support leadership to provide high quality orientation and ongoing education for clinical staff.

· Monitor work progress to ensure time and quality standards are met.

· Collaborate with director to address performance concerns or potential needs for staff disciplinary measures.

· Audit data pertinent to key performance indicators that the keeps the department growing

· Assist with scheduling for A&R as well as Patient Services

· Help with the investigation of any issues to prevent reoccurring incidents

· Address and resolve patient, family or referring facility complaints. Work with SDPS to ensure a proactive approach to dealing with incidents.

· Oversee staff assignments to prevent unnecessary overtime and ensure appropriate staffing levels based on census and acuity assessments.

· Monitor inventory of office, medical, and patient care supplies. Request replenishment of supplies as needed.

Requirements

POSITION Requirements:

Education and Licensing:

· Current California state license as a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) required.

· Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.

· Current HWC (Handle with Care) certification (or obtained within the 30 days of hire).

· Current CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification (or obtained within 30 days of hire).

Knowledge and Experience:

· Behavioral Health and/or Hospital background required with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a clinical, supervisory and/or administrative role in an inpatient and/or outpatient mental health setting.

· Familiarity with continuum of care and clinical terminology.

· Familiarity with common hospital admission processes (EMTALA, authorizations, holds, etc.).

Skills and Abilities:

· Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times.

· Sensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.

· Proficiency with software and/or equipment (Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.)

· Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work with people with a variety of background and educational levels.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.

· Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as well as possessing the skills to lead, influence, and motivate others.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding organization.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:

· Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time.

· Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population.

· Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.

· Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information.

· Vision: see details of objects at close range.

· Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.

· Reach forward, up, down, and to the side.

· Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day.

· Lift up to fifteen (15) pounds.

Benefits

• Medical

• Vision

• Dental

• 401(k)

• 3.5 Weeks Paid Time Off

• $25,000 Life insurance policy is provided at no charge to the employee