Intake Counselor - Full-Time (Day Shift)

Universal Health Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Tuition assistance after 90 days

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking an Intake Counselor in Phoenix, AZ for a full-time day shift (6p–6:30a; 12-hour shifts). The role involves telephonic and in-person risk assessment, crisis intervention, and admission coordination to ensure appropriate levels of care.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Human Services, or MSW, with licensure preferred. You will work with the hospital team to support referrals, families and patients throughout the intake process.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Human Services field, or MSW.
• Arizona license preferred (Board of Behavioral Health Examiners).
• Experience with intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention in psychiatric settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephonic and in-person risk assessment and crisis intervention.
• Coordinate referral and intake process; determine appropriate level of care.
• Facilitate admission and maintain communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff.
• Assist physicians with face-to-face clinical assessments and psychosocial information.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling / Psychology / Human Services / MSW

Job description

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Intake Counselor to join our team!

Full-Time Day Shift

Schedule: 6p - 6:30a

Each shift is 12 hours.

REQUIRED: Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Human Services field, or Masters in Social Work.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition savings to continue your education with Chamberlain University
• Education assistance after 90 days of employment!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Intake Counselor provides telephonic and in person risk assessment and crisis intervention, initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, determines appropriate level of care, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff. The Intake Clinician also assists the Physician by providing face to face clinical assessments, including the history of presenting illness, family dynamics and supporting psychosocial information.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Human Services field, or Masters in Social Work required.
• Licensure through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners preferred.
• Prior intake, assessment, admission, and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting.
• Must have or be able to obtain level one fingerprint clearance card.

Quail Run Hospital is a 102-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Phoenix, Arizona. Quail Run features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. On average, over 10,000 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at Quail Run Behavioral Health.

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