Intake Counselor - Behavioral Health Admissions

University-Behavioral-Health-of-Dento; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Pet insurance

Job summary

The Intake Counselor at University Behavioral Health of Denton provides telephonic and in-person risk assessments to help physicians determine the appropriate level of care for potential patients. You will be the first contact with referral sources and patients, coordinate referrals and the intake process, and support admissions.

You will verify benefits and obtain prior authorizations as needed, communicating with families, referral sources and unit staff to ensure smooth transitions into care

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in psychology, social work or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility preferred.
• Currently licensed to practice as a LPC-Associate, LPC, LMSW, LCSW or RN in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephonic and in-person risk assessment to help identify appropriate level of care.
• Serve as the initial contact with referral sources and potential patients; coordinate referral and intake processes.
• Facilitate the admission process and maintain communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff.
• Verify and obtain prior authorization of insurance benefits as needed.

Education

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

Job description

The Intake Counselor at University Behavioral Health of Denton provides telephonic and in-person risk assessments to help physicians determine the appropriate level of care for potential patients. You will be the first contact with referral sources and patients, coordinate referrals and the intake process, and support admissions.

You will verify benefits and obtain prior authorizations as needed, communicating with families, referral sources and unit staff to ensure smooth transitions into care