INTAKE COUNSELOR (DEGREED)

Universal Health Services; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services’ Hickory Trail Hospital in DeSoto, TX is seeking an Intake Counselor/Clinician. The role interviews and assesses potential patients and inquiry callers under the supervision of the Director of Admissions.

You will collaborate with the Business Office on patient financial data, assist with referrals and certification with the UR Department, and may coordinate referral sources. This is an on-site position requiring flexibility in hours.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field required.
• Experience: 2–3 years in substance abuse/psychiatric treatment programs, including intake/admissions and managed care preferred.
• Licensure: Must be state certified in social work or clinical related mental health field; LPC, LMSW, or LCSW, RN, LFMT license required.
• Additional: CPR certification, CPI and Verbal De-Escalation training within 30 days of employment; competency exam upon hire; may require flexible hours and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Interviews and assesses potential patients and inquiry callers.
• Works with the Business Office regarding patient financial data and UR Department for certification of admitted patients.
• Initiates the referral process when indicated and communicates with referral sources.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

CPR certification

Verbal De-Escalation

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or related mental health field

Job description

Responsibilities

We are Hiring for Licensed Counselors in our Admissions/ Intake Department.

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

At Hickory Trail Hospital, every role helps create a place where people can find safety, support, and a path forward. We're an 86-bed behavioral health hospital in DeSoto, Texas, proudly serving the Dallas-Fort Worth community since 1988. Through inpatient and outpatient programs, we care for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Our team brings compassion, skill, and teamwork to each person’s care—and we're looking for people who want their work to make a meaningful impact.

What You'll Do - Intake Counselor / Clinician

The Intake Counselor, under the supervision of the Director of Admissions, interviews and assesses potential patients and inquiry callers. The Intake Counselor works with the Business Office regarding patient financial data, as well as with the UR Department for the certification of patients admitted. Also initiates the referral process when indicated, and communicates with referral sources.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field required.
• Experience: 2-3 years in the area of substance abuse/psychiatric treatment programs, including experience in intake/admissions and managed care preferred.
• Licensure: Must be state certified in social work or clinical related mental health field. LPC, LMSW, or LCSW, RN, LFMT license required.
• Additional: CPR certification, CPI and Verbal De-Escalation training within 30 days of employment prior to assisting in a restraining procedure. Must be able to pass a competency exam for the area upon hire. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

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.