ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR

Universal Health Services; Chester (Delaware County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement Program

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx Plans

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

KeyStone Center in Chester, Pennsylvania, part of Universal Health Services, seeks an Admissions Counselor to conduct telephonic and in-person risk assessments, coordinate referrals, and guide patients through the intake and admission process. The role includes determining level of care and maintaining ongoing communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff.

Qualification requirements emphasize a Master's preferred (Bachelor's in a related field acceptable) and prior

Qualifications

• Master's preferred but Bachelor's degree required in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling or related field.
• Experience with intake, assessment and crisis intervention is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephonic and in-person risk assessment and crisis intervention.
• Coordinate referral and intake processes; determine appropriate level of care.
• Facilitate admission and maintain communication with referral sources, families, patients and staff.

Skills

Risk assessment

Crisis intervention

Referral coordination

Admissions process

Communication

Education

Master's preferred; Bachelor's in related field

Job description

Responsibilities

KeyStone Center, located in Chester, Pennsylvania, offers substance use disorder and dual diagnosis treatment for adults. We are located five miles south of the Philadelphia Airport, making our facility an easy location to travel to and from, 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 approrpiate leel 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 built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Education:

A Master's preferred but Bachelor's degree required with a major in chemical dependency, psychology,, social work, counseling, or other related field.

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

EEO Statement

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

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