Behavioral Health Admissions Counselor | Intake & Crisis

Horizon Health Corporation; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Career development

Job summary

KeyStone Center in Chester, PA, is seeking an Admissions Counselor to perform telephonic and in-person risk assessment, crisis intervention, and initial contact with referrals and potential patients. The role coordinates referral and intake, determines level of care, and facilitates admissions while maintaining communication with referral sources, families, patients, and staff.

They offer comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, and opportunities for career development within UHS and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, or related).
• Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with substance use and dual diagnosis populations preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Risk assessment

Crisis intervention

Referral intake

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Master's preferred

Job description

KeyStone Center in Chester, PA, is seeking an Admissions Counselor to perform telephonic and in-person risk assessment, crisis intervention, and initial contact with referrals and potential patients. The role coordinates referral and intake, determines level of care, and facilitates admissions while maintaining communication with referral sources, families, patients, and staff.

They offer comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, and opportunities for career development within UHS and