Behavioral Health Intake Counselor (PRN)

Universal Health Services; Denton (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

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Job summary

University Behavioral Health of Denton is a private freestanding psychiatric hospital serving North Texas. The Intake Counselor will perform telephonic and in-person risk assessments, coordinate referrals, and guide admissions while handling insurance verification and prior authorizations.

This PRN shift role offers opportunities for growth within a large health system. Qualifications include a Master’s in psychology, social work, or a related field and Texas licenses (LPC-Associate, LPC, LMSW,

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in psychology, social work or related field preferred.
• A minimum of one (1) to three (3) years experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility preferred.
• Currently licensed to practice as a LPC-Associate, LPC, LMSW, LCSW or RN in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephonic and in-person risk assessment to assist the physician in identification of appropriate level of care.
• Coordinate the referral and intake process and facilitate admission.
• Maintain communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff.
• Verify and secure prior authorization of insurance benefits as needed.

Education

Master's Degree in psychology, social work or related field

Job description

University Behavioral Health of Denton is a private freestanding psychiatric hospital serving North Texas. The Intake Counselor will perform telephonic and in-person risk assessments, coordinate referrals, and guide admissions while handling insurance verification and prior authorizations.

This PRN shift role offers opportunities for growth within a large health system. Qualifications include a Master’s in psychology, social work, or a related field and Texas licenses (LPC-Associate, LPC, LMSW,