Admissions Counselor - PRN

Universal Health Services; Visalia (PA, CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in behavioral healthcare is seeking a dynamic Admission Counselor to join their team. This role involves conducting risk assessments, facilitating admissions, and maintaining communication with patients and families. You will work in a rewarding environment that offers competitive compensation and generous paid time off. With a commitment to excellence, this organization provides comprehensive services to diverse populations, making a significant impact in the community. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus Available

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401(K) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development Opportunities

Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Qualifications

• Masters in Counseling or related field required; RN License preferred.
• 2-3 years experience in a mental health setting required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telephonic and in-person risk assessments and crisis interventions.
• Coordinate the referral and intake process for potential patients.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Communication Skills

Behavior Management

Group Therapy Knowledge

Knowledge of Addiction Issues

Education

Masters in Counseling

RN License

Job description

Responsibilities

The Horsham Clinic is seeking a dynamic and talented Admission Counselor.

The Horsham Clinic is a 206-bed private behavioral healthcare facility located on a beautiful 55-acre suburban campus. We are minutes from Philadelphia and serve Southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The clinic provides comprehensive behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, and their families. Programs and services are located on the main campus in Ambler, Pennsylvania, as well as satellite day hospital programs in Pennsylvania, Delaware County, and Chester County. We offer competitive rates, excellent benefits (after 30 days), 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and PTO. If you're interested in joining a well-respected industry leader, please send your resume.

Visit us online at https://horshamclinic.com/

Role Overview

The Admission 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 appropriate level of care, facilitates the admission process, and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff. The ARC Counselor manages phone inquiries and completes the admission process by effectively communicating cases to the Shift Coordinator.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Sign-on Bonus Available for select positions
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program and Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement

About UHS

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. With annual revenues of $11.6 billion in 2020, UHS has grown into an esteemed Fortune 500 company. In 2021, UHS was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500 in 2020, and listed #330 in Forbes' ranking of U.S. Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS employs 89,000 people and operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services across 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the UK.

EEO Statement

UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing a respectful environment with equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. We support and fully commit to fair recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic by law. We believe diversity and inclusion are critical to our success.

Notice

Our HR teams and recruiters are dedicated to matching candidates' skills and experience with the best career opportunities at UHS and its subsidiaries. We pride ourselves on a highly efficient, best-in-class candidate experience. During recruitment, no one will request personal or financial information via email, nor will they contact you from a public webmail account. If you suspect a job posting or email is fraudulent, contact us at https://uhs.alertline.com or call 1-800-852-3449.

Qualifications

• Masters in Counseling, Psychology, or Human Services required; RN License preferred
• 2-3 years experience in a mental health setting
• Experience with psychiatric patients, including those exhibiting violent or aggressive behavior; hospital environment experience
• Willingness to work with children and adolescents
• Knowledge of group therapy processes and therapeutic techniques
• Understanding of age-specific growth and development
• Knowledge of addiction issues
• Skills in limit setting, behavior management, and crisis intervention
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership abilities to plan, direct, and monitor team activities, fostering a positive work environment