FT Intake Counselor

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition savings with Chamberlain University

Career development opportunities

HealthStream online learning catalogue

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

Pet Insurance

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Job summary

A mental health care provider in Denton is seeking an Intake Counselor to provide essential risk assessments both telephonically and in-person. This role involves coordinating the referral and intake processes, facilitating admissions, and ensuring communication with referral sources and patients. The ideal candidate holds a Master's Degree in psychology or social work and has 1-3 years' experience in a psychiatric facility. Applicants must be licensed in Texas as LPC, LMSW, LCSW, or RN.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in psychiatric healthcare.
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years experience preferred.
• Must be currently licensed in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Provides telephonic and in-person risk assessments.
• Coordinates the referral and intake process.
• Facilitates the admission process.

Skills

LPC

LMSW

LCSW

RN

psychology

social work

Education

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

Job description

Responsibilities

University Behavioral Health of Denton (UBH Denton) is a private freestanding psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care. The Intake Counselor provides telephonic and in‑person risk assessment to assist the physician in identifying the appropriate level of care for potential patients. The Intake Counselor is the initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, facilitates the admission process, and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff. The Intake Counselor is responsible for the verification and prior authorization of insurance benefits as needed.

Website: www.ubhdenton.com

Shift: Days

Benefits

• Tuition savings with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Pet Insurance
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

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‑Intern, LPC, LMSW, LCSW or RN in the State of Texas.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.