ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR - FULL TIME

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Connecticut; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Hospital Services Inc. is seeking an Admissions Counselor to manage client admissions at Stonington Institute. The role involves conducting risk assessments, crisis interventions, and facilitating insurance verifications in a supportive healthcare environment. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Psychology or Human Services, with experience in mental health or addiction services being a plus. Join a caring team focused on improving patients' lives.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience in intake, assessment, and admission.
• Knowledge of mental health and chemical dependency treatment.

Responsibilities

• Manage client admission process including inquiry calls and insurance verification.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide crisis intervention.
• Track admissions and maintain documentation.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Data entry

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or Human Services

Job description

Responsibilities

Are you caring, compassionate, and hardworking? Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development.

Stonington Institute, a division of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), one of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, has an immediate opening for an Admissions Counselor. UHS is a Fortune 500 corporation recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune in 2017.

Stonington Institute is committed to providing quality substance abuse treatment options for adults in Southeastern Connecticut and surrounding areas. We offer medical detox, residential addictions treatment for military service members, and outpatient services at our locations in North Stonington and Groton, CT. Our Groton clinic offers partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment, near The Inn at Trails Corner, a sober community for outpatient clients. We accept various insurance plans, including private, state-funded, and self-pay.

Job Summary

The Admissions Counselor manages the transition from initial contact to client admission, including risk assessment, crisis intervention, referral coordination, and communication with stakeholders. Responsibilities include managing inquiry calls, telephonic screening, insurance verification, triage, tracking admissions, follow-up, documentation, and delivering excellent customer service.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, and more
• Competitive compensation

Apply today to join our team!

About Universal Health Services

UHS is a leading provider of hospital and healthcare services, recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune and listed in Forbes' ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. UHS operates hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient clinics, and more across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the UK. Visit www.uhs.com.

EEO Statement

UHS is committed to an environment of mutual respect and equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We value diversity and inclusion.

Notice

Our HR team is dedicated to matching candidates' skills with the right career opportunities. During recruitment, no personal or financial information should be requested via email. Be cautious of suspicious job emails; contact us at https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449 for verification.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or Human Services preferred. Experience in intake, assessment, admission, crisis intervention with mental health or chemical dependency populations, preferably in a day treatment, residential, or inpatient setting, is a plus. Knowledge of insurance, mental health, and chemical dependency treatment coverage is preferred. Data entry experience and knowledge of crisis intervention, risk assessment, psychiatric and chemical dependency diagnoses, age-specific development, and behavior management are desirable.