Intake Counselor

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full 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

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is seeking an Intake Counselor for Brentwood Hospital in Shreveport, LA.

You will assess patient needs, facilitate admissions, and maintain communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff. Qualified candidates hold a Master’s degree in a Human Service field or an RN with Louisiana licensure and have 1–2 years of psychiatric health care experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Human Service field (e.g. Social Work, Counseling, Psychology) or RN preferred.
• Licensed Louisiana RN, LCSW, LMSW, LPC, PLPC preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in psychiatric health care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responds to inquiries from persons seeking mental health care or information.
• Conducts clinical assessments and uses appropriate forms.
• Facilitates admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and staff.

Skills

Intake counseling

Clinical assessment

Education

Master’s degree in Human Service field or RN

Louisiana RN licensure or equivalent

Tools

Documentation

Job description

Responsibilities

Brentwood Hospital is looking for a dynamic Intake Counselor to join our team of professionals who are dedicated to providing help and hope to individuals and families for the achievement of improving their mental health as a local painmanagement clinic. Help, by providing a safe, nurturing environment while they are with us. Hope, by providing options for continued improvement when they leave this environment.

The Intake Counselorassess the needs of potential patients and facilitates the admission process; maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff.

Join our team and discover a rewarding, fulfilling career. Brentwood Hospital is a 260-bed psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment facility located in Shreveport, Louisiana. Brentwood has served Louisiana, East Texas and South Arkansas for more than 45 years. We provide quality services to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. We help individuals and families achieve optimal mental health, resulting in improved quality of life. A dedicated professional team provides individualized treatment, meeting the personal needs of our patients in a safe and nurturing environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Responds to telephone and face-to-face inquiries from persons seeking mental health care or information about mental health –related services
2. Conducts clinical assessments; utilizes appropriate clinical forms during assessment; develops sound knowledge of applicable criteria; provides a comfortable caring approach to clients
3. Documentation reviews shows that forms, notes, and other applicable written information has been completed promptly and accurately

We offer comprehensive benefits for the Intake Counselorposition, such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: www.brentwoodbehavioral.com

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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Qualifications

Education: Master’s Degree in Human Service field (e.g. Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, etc.), or RN - preferably BSN.

Licensure/Certification: Licensed Louisiana RN, LCSW, LMSW, LPC, PLPC preferred.

Experience: 1-2years of experience preferred in psychiatric health care. Working knowledge of DSM-V diagnostic criteria, mental status exam, and addiction and recovery field.

Schedule: Determined by the Director of Intake

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.