Behavioral Health 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

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