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

Highlands Behavioral Health System; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking psychiatric hospital in Littleton, CO, as an Intake Counselor. This role is vital in providing psychiatric assessments and crisis intervention to those in need. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure optimal patient care while maintaining a positive environment. The position offers a challenging yet rewarding work atmosphere, with opportunities for career development and competitive compensation. Enjoy excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement. If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Challenging work environment

Career development opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Pet insurance

401(K) with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Free Basic Life Insurance

Tuition and Educational Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Masters degree required; licensed clinician preferred.
• Experience with psychiatric patients of all ages is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responds to requests for psychiatric assistance via phone or in person.
• Assesses clinical need and makes appropriate referrals.
• Maintains communication with referral sources and hospital staff.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Psychiatric Assessment

Referral Coordination

Communication Skills

Education

Masters Degree in Psychology

Masters Degree in Social Work

Masters Degree in Counseling

Job description

Responsibilities

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

The Intake Counselor 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.

Total Rewards for Intake Clinicians include:

• 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: Sunday (7a - 7:30p), Monday, Wednesday and Thursday (3p -12:30a)

Shift Differential Pay: Up to $6.00/hour

If you need assistance or would like to reach someone in the Human Resources department at Highlands please email: [e-mail].

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

For full consideration, please apply directly to our website: Highlands Behavioral Health System (uhsinc.com)

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Masters Degree in Psychology, Social Work or Counseling.
• Licensed Clinician in the state of Colorado, preferred but not required. If not licensed must have the ability to obtain licensure (LPC or LCSW). Supervision for employees working towards licensure can be provided onsite.
• Prefer previous experience with psychiatric patients of all ages.

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. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. 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 all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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