Assistant Director, Assessment

Job Title: Assistant Director Assessment

Job Type: Fulltime Exempt

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Your experience matters

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Baystate Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Assistant Director of Assessmentjoining our team youre embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital offers compassionate high-quality inpatient and outpatient mental health and co-occurring treatment for teens adults and seniors. We provide a full-range of evidence-based medical and clinical services in a state-of-the-art healing environment.

Programs include inpatient mental health and co-occurring treatment Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).

How youll contribute

The Assistant Director of Assessment supports the delivery of high-quality behavioral health services by ensuring comprehensive clinical assessments and appropriate level-of-care determinations for individuals seeking treatment for substance use dual diagnosis psychiatric or emotional disorders. This role oversees the intake and assessment process for walk-in and telephone inquiries completes initial psychiatric evaluations and collaborates with physicians and clinical staff to determine appropriate treatment recommendations. The Assistant Director serves as a liaison between patients families providers and referral sources helping to guide individuals through the admission process while reducing barriers to care. They also support the daily operations of the assessment and referral team including staff coaching and development scheduling compliance oversight and maintaining strong relationships with referral partners. As part of the hospital leadership team this position assists the Assessment Director with reporting regulatory compliance and ensuring adherence to all state and federal standards.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO:Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What were looking for

Applicants should have a current state license

• Masters degree in social work counseling or related field required or licensed degree per state of practice guideline.

  • RN licensure may be used per state of practice guidelines.

• Previous management experience in a psychiatric health care facility with direct experience working in assessment for chemical dependency dual diagnosis psychiatric and geriatric patients.

• Must have strong clinical assessment skills.

• Current unencumbered clinical social work counselor or RN license or per state requirements.

• Valid drivers license and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) along with proof of insurance when using own auto.

• Basic Life Support certification and Handle with Care is required within 30 days of hire.
  

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More about

Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital a state-of-the-art 150-bed hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Baystate Health in Holyoke MA. We provide evidence-based mental health care including programs for child/adolescent adult and geriatric populations. Our treatment is built on a psychosocial model of care and follows the core principles of resilience recovery and restoration.

Salary range: $91977.60 - $124176.00 per year.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Behavioral Healthis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Lifepoint Behavioral Healthis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.