ADMISSIONS CLINICIAN

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus program

Generous paid time off

Excellent health plans

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta, a Universal Health Services affiliate, seeks an Admission Clinician to support intake processes, assess patients with mental illness or behavioral health needs, and coordinate referrals. The role emphasizes high-quality customer service aligned with UHS mission and regulatory requirements.

The position focuses on comprehensive assessments, data entry, and maintaining referral networks within a busy behavioral health admissions team in Augusta, GA.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree and at least two years or relatable experience in counseling or behavioral health (counseling, social work, sociology, clinical psychology) or relatable field with relevant experience in intake and admissions.
• LAPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW Or LMFT Preferred.
• LPNs and RNs encouraged to apply with valid licensure.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining daily census records.
• Entering all intake and admission data into a hospital computer database.
• Handling intake calls and verifying insurance benefits.
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with referral sources.
• Reviewing clinicals for new patients, completing assessments, and processing walk in inquiries.

Education

Master’s Degree and at least two years experience in counseling or behavioral health

Tools

Licenses: LAPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW or LMFT

Job description

Responsibilities

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta has been providing psychiatric services to the CSRA for more than 15-years. Located in Augusta, GA our 84-bed facility provides a therapeutic setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness. Lighthouse Care Center offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, and our tenured team includes seasoned medical staff.

Responsibilities

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta has been providing psychiatric services to the CSRA for more than 15-years. Located in Augusta, GA our 84-bed facility provides a therapeutic setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness. Lighthouse Care Center offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, and our tenured team includes seasoned medical staff.

Website: https://www.LighthouseCareCenters.com

The Admission Clinician opportunity is a key member of the Lighthouse Admissions Team who will support all aspects of intake processes and procedures; ensuring that delivery of high-quality customer service is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services and in accordance with government regulation, licensing and accreditation requirements. The Admission Clinician is responsible for comprehensive assessment of persons whose lives are disrupted or complicated by mental illness, behavioral disturbance, substance issues or inability to function or maintain in the community.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintaining daily census records
• Entering all intake and admission data into a hospital computer database
• Handling intake calls and verifying insurance benefits
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with referral sources
• Reviewing clinicals for new patients, completing assessments, and processing walk in inquiries

Benefit Highlights

• Referral Bonus Program $2000
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• 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!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

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 built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

Master’s Degree and at least two years or relatable experience in counseling or behavioral health (counseling, social work, sociology, clinical psychology) or relatable field with relevant experience in intake and admissions.

LAPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW Or LMFT Preferred.

LPNs and RNs encouraged to apply with valid licensure.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.