Intake Clinician (Master's Degree) - Behavioral Health Setting

Highlands Behavioral Health System; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx Plan

Pet insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86-bed acute care psychiatric hospital located in Littleton, CO. The Intake Clinician responds to inquiries by phone or in person, performs psychiatric assessments, crisis interventions, and referrals to hospital staff and external resources.

Admissions are coordinated with the Business Office, Utilization Review, and Nursing Services. The role involves collaborating with staff to ensure high-quality patient care, maintaining logs, and supporting a safe,

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work or related field.
• LCSW or LPC preferred.
• CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
• Handle with Care training required during orientation.
• Experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries by phone or in person with psychiatric assessment and crisis intervention.
• Refer to appropriate level of care.
• Complete admissions and maintain daily logs.
• Collaborate with hospital staff to ensure optimal patient care.
• Maintain good relationships with referral sources.
• Promote safety by participating in mandatory trainings and safety measures.

Skills

CPR certification

Handle with Care training

Communication skills

LCSW/LPC preferred

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86 bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Littleton, CO. Highlands features individual units for adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs.

website: www.highlandsbhs.com

The Intake Clinician responds to all persons requesting assistance either by telephone or in person, and provides psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention and referrals to Hospital staff and services to outside sources, based on the nature of the problem(s) and financial resources. Admissions to the Hospital are facilitated through coordinated efforts with the Business Office, Utilization Review and the Department of Nursing Services.

1. Assesses each inquiry to determine clinical need of caller and/or patient, and makes referral to appropriate level of care.
2. Maintains daily log of all incoming and pending Intake calls and Assessments.
3. Maintains a good working relationship and ongoing communication with referral sources.
4. Completes the admission of patients.
5. Collaborates with hospital personnel and medical staff to ensure optimal patient care.
6. Promotes a positive working environment and guest relations.
7. Completes procedures as stipulated in CCR 27-65 regulations as required.
8. Promotes safety by attending mandatory inservices and complies with all safety measures initiated by the facility
9. Responds to telephone and/or walk-in requests for psychiatric assistance.

Benefits & Rewards Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• Pet insurance
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition and Educational Reimbursement
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Shift Hours:

Thursday - Saturday: 7pm - 7:30am

Shift Differential Pay:

Up to $6.00/hour

$1 added to base rate of pay if bilingual (must pass a language assessment; eligible to take assessment after completing first 30 days)

Questions or concerns? Contact the Human Resources department at [e-mail].

Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Education - Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field such as counseling or psychology

Experience - Previous experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.

Licensure - LCSW, or LPC preferred

Additional Requirements: CPR certification within 30 days of employment and successful completion of training in Handle with Care. Certification training may be obtained during new hire orientation.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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