Evening Needs Assessment & Intake Counselor

Universal Health Services; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Medical, dental, vision & prescription

401k with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Lakeside Behavioral Health System, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Needs Assessment and Referral Counselor to perform telephonic and in-person risk assessment and crisis intervention, coordinate referrals and intake, and facilitate admissions. The role requires collaboration with families, patients, and unit staff.

We offer a team-oriented environment with competitive compensation, robust benefits, tuition assistance, and paid time off as part of Lakeside’s comprehensive care

Qualifications

• Licensed physicians, APRNs, psychologists, social workers, counselors, or RNs with active licensure.
• Experience with intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention in psychiatric/mental health settings.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Licensed Physicians

APRN

Licensed Psychologist

Licensed Social Workers

Licensed Professional Counselors

Registered Nurses

Masters in Social Work

Masters in Counseling

Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy

Masters of Psychology

Job description

Lakeside Behavioral Health System, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Needs Assessment and Referral Counselor to perform telephonic and in-person risk assessment and crisis intervention, coordinate referrals and intake, and facilitate admissions. The role requires collaboration with families, patients, and unit staff.

We offer a team-oriented environment with competitive compensation, robust benefits, tuition assistance, and paid time off as part of Lakeside’s comprehensive care