Behavioral Health Admissions Counselor

Universal Health Services; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Loan Forgiveness

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Dover Behavioral Health System in Dover, DE is seeking a Full Time Admissions Counselor to deliver high-quality assessment and admissions services to the public. This role supports patients throughout the region and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Key duties include psychiatric and chemical dependency assessments, crisis intervention, coordinating admissions from other facilities, informing insurance providers, and guiding patients and families through the admission process.

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification required.
• Behavioral health/psychiatric experience preferred.
• Mental Health Screener Certification preferred (DBH will assist with obtaining certification)

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric and/or chemical dependency assessments and crisis intervention.
• Serve diverse groups including physicians, hospital staff, schools, and the public.
• Respond to inquiries seeking mental health care and direct to appropriate care.
• Document crisis calls on Intake Call form and enter data for tracking.
• Coordinate admissions from other facilities and treatment centers.
• Help patients and families adjust to hospital admissions.
• Conduct crisis safety plans and coordinate discharge plans from the Assessment and Referral Center.
• Provide thorough clinical information to insurers to meet criteria for services.

Skills

BLS certification

Behavioral Health/Psychiatric exp.

Mental Health Screener Certification

Job description

Dover Behavioral Health System in Dover, DE is seeking a Full Time Admissions Counselor to deliver high-quality assessment and admissions services to the public. This role supports patients throughout the region and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Key duties include psychiatric and chemical dependency assessments, crisis intervention, coordinating admissions from other facilities, informing insurance providers, and guiding patients and families through the admission process.