ADMISSIONS AND INTAKE DIRECTOR
Company: SAN DIEGO CENTER FOR CHILDREN
Location: San Diego
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
Job Details
Job Location
Main Campus - San Diego, CA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Graduate Degree
Salary Range
$90,000.00 - $92,000.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Management
Description
SUMMARY
The Admissions and Intake Director (AID)provides leadership and
oversees the intake processes of the Residential, IOP, PHP and IFS
programs (Intensive Clinical Services). In addition, the AID
oversees all aspects of the implementation of SDCCs Mental Health
Access Program (MHAP). As necessary, the Director provides intake
services directly or delegates to department personnel to carry
out. The department is responsible for screening requests for
admission to all Intensive Clinical Services and initiating
in-depth studies of those applicants for admission based on the
programs clinical criteria. The Intake and Admissions Department is
responsible for determining appropriateness for referrals and
coordinating admission in the most appropriate program within the
Centers array of services or facilitating contact with a more
appropriate provider. Other duties include coordination of planned
discharges to other programs or transfers within the array of
services at the Center, liaison with insurance companies, and
coordinate school enrollment. The AID is responsible to work
collaboratively with the Director of Business Development and
Program Managers/Directors, to coordinate outreach efforts to
increase census, develop positive professional relationships with
referral sources and vendors, and maintain those formed
relationships. To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
ESSENTIAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversight of the Intake and Admissions Departments operations
and personnel.
- Oversee the process of screening and documenting all referrals
and inquiries for admission to SDCC Intensive Clinical
Services.
- Coordinate the process of gathering and promptly reviewing
reports (with signed release of information) from referring
agencies and oversee comprehensive screening process to make
admission determinations.
- Develop processes and protocols to ensure consistency across
Intensive Clinical Services intakes and admissions processes.
- Oversee process to ensure the orientation of child and family
to the residential programs by providing tours, family handbooks,
and answering questions; or refer to the appropriate staff member
when indicated to ensure potential clients and their families feel
welcome and informed.
- Maintain knowledge of mental health services in San Diego and
refer cases non meeting SDCC admissions criteria to other
facilities or providers as needed.
- Maintain records on all referrals and dispositions and maintain
a wait list when necessary.
- Ensure all offers of admission have been approved by the
Program Managers/Directors and meet all contract requirements.
- Ensure admissions to various programs are consistent with
regulatory requirements, contract requirements, and the policies
and procedures of San Diego Center for Children.
- Ensure appropriate authorizations are requested and obtained
for admission as consistent with county, schools and contract
requirements, and insurance requirements when indicated.
- Ensure the communication with program staff of pertinent
information for a smooth admission process
- Establish and maintain excellent collaborative relationships
with family members, caregivers, referral sources, school districts
and any other agency or person affiliated with the intake and
admissions process.
- Participate in Business Development meetings and facilitate a
weekly census meeting to report on status of open referrals,
upcoming discharges and other pertinent information (e.g., referral
sources).
- Travel and represent the Center in promoting community
relations through educational presentations or outreach programs in
the community and areas in which we provide treatment
services.
- When necessary, ensure the coordinated enrollment to SDCCs
Academy in a timely manner.
- Work effectively with individuals of diverse style, ability,
background and motivation.
- Immediately report any safety concerns.
- Perform special projects, assignments and other related duties
as assigned.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
The San Diego Center for Children is committed to:
- Actively recruiting, retaining, and supporting diverse staff at
all levels of the organization
- Ensuring that diverse perspectives are included in the
development and implementation of policies, practices and services
and that individuals feel empowered to advance our mission within
an atmosphere of trust, safety, and respect
- Encourage and provide access to professional development in
order to deliver equitable and culturally informed services to the
population we serve.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have a current license or pre-license number issued by the
State of California oversight board for that license: LCSW, LMFT,
LPCC Psych or PsyD. APCC may be considered with additional
educational requirements.
- Valid California Drivers License (CDL)
- Masters degree from an accredited university.
- Experience working with youth and caregivers.
- Must be able to demonstrate skill in writing clinical notes,
assessments and clinical formulation. Documentation and clinical
formulation writing skills will be tested.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bi-lingual in Spanish
- Experience and/or Training in Case Management
- Experience in a Residential setting and with multi-disciplinary
teams.
- Experience working with CWS, adoptions, insurance and/or foster
care youth and caregivers
- Experience working with the education system and with
IEPs.
- Training/experience in the area of latency and adolescent age
students and families is desired as is the knowledge of basic case
management skills.
- Training in Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief
Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, and/or Family Engagement and Family
Therapy.
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