Intake Counselor — Crisis Assessment & Referrals (RN/QMHP)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Walteria (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

401K match

Educational assistance

Student loan help

Career development

Job summary

Del Amo Behavioral Health System, a subsidiary of UHS, seeks an Intake Counselor to provide psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention and admissions coordination for patients seeking help with emotional, psychiatric or addiction issues. The role supports inpatient, outpatient and PHP/IOP programs and collaborates with nursing, social work and business office teams.

Candidates should have a Masters degree in psychology, social work, or a nursing degree and relevant California licensure; strong

Qualifications

• Intake Counselor responsibilities include psychiatric assessment and crisis intervention.
• Coordinate admissions and use screening tools.
• Collaborate with hospital staff and external resources.

Responsibilities

• Respond to requests for psychiatric assistance by phone or in person.
• Assess clinical needs and determine level of care.
• Document high-risk cases and coordinate bed availability.
• Assist admissions and pre-certifications.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Crisis management

Education

Masters degree in Psychology or Social Work, or Nursing degree

Job description

Del Amo Behavioral Health System, a subsidiary of UHS, seeks an Intake Counselor to provide psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention and admissions coordination for patients seeking help with emotional, psychiatric or addiction issues. The role supports inpatient, outpatient and PHP/IOP programs and collaborates with nursing, social work and business office teams.

Candidates should have a Masters degree in psychology, social work, or a nursing degree and relevant California licensure; strong