ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR

Universal Health Services; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Admissions Counselor to join their team in Chester. This role focuses on providing essential risk assessments and crisis interventions, ensuring a smooth admission process for patients. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and experience in the intake process, contributing to a rewarding work environment. With competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401(K) with company match

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred; Bachelor's degree required in related fields.
• Experience in intake and crisis intervention preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephonic and in-person risk assessment and crisis intervention.
• Coordinate the referral and intake process for potential patients.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Intake Process Coordination

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Responsibilities

KeyStone Center, located in Chester, Pennsylvania, offers substance use disorder and dual diagnosis treatment for adults. We are situated five miles south of the Philadelphia Airport, making our facility accessible for out-of-state treatment options and visitors.

Visit us online at: https://keystonecenter.net/

The Admissions Counselor provides telephonic and in-person risk assessment and crisis intervention, initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, determines the appropriate level of care, facilitates the admission process, and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff.

KeyStone offers comprehensive benefits for the Admissions Counselor position, such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), has a record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into a Fortune 300 company, its annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune and is listed in Forbes' ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS employs approximately 99,000 staff members and operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient centers, ambulatory care access points, an insurance division, a physician network, and other services across the U.S., Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the UK. More at www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Education:

A Master's degree is preferred; a Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, or related fields.

Prior experience in intake, assessment, admission, and crisis intervention with substance abuse and dual diagnosis populations is preferred.

EEO Statement

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We value diversity and inclusion as critical to our success.

Notice

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