Director of Screening and Admissions

Description

***Per G.S.126-5(c1) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7.***
This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.
The position of Director of Screening and Admissions is responsible for the organization, administration, coordination, and supervision of all screening and admissions processes. The Screening and Admissions Unit (SAU) is a 24-hour service in which all candidates for admission are screened for hospital admission and admitted to the hospital when indicated. The SAU operates as a psychiatric emergency department and all EMTALA regulations are followed. This position is responsible for ensuring processes operate to meet the immediate emotional and physical needs of the patients, to respect the patients’ rights and dignity, and to assure a safe environment for patients and staff. This position serves as the primary liaison with community referral agencies including emergency departments, hospitals, Managed Care Organizations (MCO), and the court system. This position also serves as the primary liaison between the SAU and the rest of the hospital in coordinating issues around the screening and admission of patients.
Salary Grade MH17 Recruitment Range $60,527 -$99,869 Position 65019873
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 18,000 employees. DHHS manages the delivery of health- and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable citizens – children, elderly, disabled and low-income families.
Cherry Hospital
A Place of Hope, Care, and Recovery

Cherry Hospital (CH) is a State-of-the-Art psychiatric hospital located in a beautiful rural area of Goldsboro, NC. Although rural, Cherry Hospital is convenient to the Triangle Area (Raleigh/Durham) and the coastal region of the state. It is about an hour's drive to the heart of Raleigh or the beautiful coastal town of New Bern.
Mission Statement To provide excellent psychiatric care to individuals with the greatest need and the least resources.
Cherry Hospital serves the 38 most eastern counties of North Carolina with a mission to serve those with the greatest need and the fewest resources. In earnest efforts to follow our mission, we strive to create a healing environment in which every team member has opportunity to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve. Learn more about our facility at: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/dsohf/cherry-hospital.

In addition to a very competitive salary, this opportunity offers an excellent benefits package, loan repayment opportunities, employment stability and rewarding professional opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

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  Knowledge of management and supervisory methods, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of healthcare staff.
• Ability to anticipate, recognize and respond appropriately to potential problematic situations.
• Ability to coach and counsel employees.

• Working knowledge of psychological counseling, psychotherapy, consultation, and/or behavior management to individuals in order to treat or address psychological adjustment and/or behavioral issues.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Eligibility for licensure in North Carolina under the provisions of the NC Psychology Practice Act (G.S. 90270).