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Hickory Trail Hospital, a 86-bed behavioral health facility located just south of Dallas (Desoto, TX), has been providing quality health care to the residents of DFW since 1988. Hickory Trail Hospital provides inpatient and day treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. Our professional staff individualizes care to uniquely fit the intensity and severity of each client‘s case and their family‘s needs. Because crisis occurs at all times of the day and night, our services are provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Under the direction of the Director of Admissions Department, the Intake, Supervisor of Intake assures smooth and orderly processes are followed for responding to Intake calls, referrals, and admission into the hospital. Interim Intake Supervisor is accountable for assisting in management of the department, providing supervision for Intake Staff, crisis intervention, and responding to referrals appropriately. This position interfaces closely with both internal hospital staff, facility physicians, as well as referring hospitals, patients, families, and community referral sources. This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization‘s policies and procedures. This includes assisting the Director of Admissions with interviewing, hiring, and training of new employees as well as appraising performance, disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education: Master‘s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, mental health, nursing or a related field; Master‘s preferred.

Experience: A minimum of three (3) years direct clinical experience, preferable in a psychiatric or mental health setting. Working knowledge of the Addiction & Recovery field and experience in clinical interviewing, patient assessment, family motivation, treatment planning, communicating with external review organizations or comparable entities, and working effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.

Must have strong management skills with ability to effectively communicate with staff, ensuring proper employee performance management.

Licensure: R.N., L.C.S.W., L.M.S.W., LPC or applicable license.

Additional Requirements: Complete knowledge of crisis intervention techniques. Trained in de-escalation procedures, CPI and CPR certification.

Universal Health Services (UHS):

One of the nation‘s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World‘s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.‘ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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