Intake Counselor (Fully Licensed) - Per Diem

Havenwyck Hospital; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Havenwyck Hospital in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a fully licensed Intake Clinician (RN or MSW) for per diem night shifts (11:00pm-7:30am). You will obtain initial intake information, perform clinical assessments, and coordinate admissions with physicians to determine the appropriate level of care.

Responsibilities include communicating with patients, families and referral sources about treatment options, insurance, and admission procedures, maintaining census records, and supporting community

Qualifications

• Licensure in Michigan as LMSW, LMFT, LPC, or RN is required.
• 1–3 years of experience in mental health services, preferably in a psychiatric hospital.
• Must be in good standing and eligible for internal transfer.

Responsibilities

• Obtain initial intake information.
• Provide clinical assessment and feedback during intake.
• Inform patients and referral sources about treatment programs and admission procedures.
• Communicate with physicians and program directors regarding anticipated admission.
• Maintain census and coordinate admitting services to meet payor-mix and census objectives.
• May be on call and attend mandatory trainings.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

On-call readiness

Education

Associates in Nursing

Bachelor of Nursing

Masters of Social Work

Job description

INTAKE CLINICIAN - RN/MSW (Fully Licensed): Per Diem (Nights Only: 11:00pm-7:30am)

Havenwyck Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited and licensed psychiatric hospital, overlooking Lake Galloway in Auburn Hills, Michigan. We specialize in providing comprehensive, compassionate behavioral health services to children, adolescents and adults. It is the ultimate goal of our dedicated staff to build strength, confidence and knowledge within each patient, in hopes that they may continue learning and understanding their needs and practicing self-care for the rest of their lives.

Position Summary

The (fully licensed) Intake Clinician obtains initial clinical phone information which is communicated to the physician on call to make a final decision regarding admission. The Clinician may also schedule a clinical evaluation if appropriate for the client and contacts the physician who will make decision for the appropriate level of care: inpatient, day treatment or outpatient care. Facilitates the process by assisting the client, family and referral sources. Provides information to clients, families and referral sources regarding treatment programs, insurance and admission procedures.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Obtains initial intake information.
• Provides clinical assessment and feedback during intake.
• Provides information to patients and referral sources regarding treatment programs, insurances information and admission procedures.
• Communicates with physicians, program directors, charge nurses, etc. regarding anticipated admission.
• Provides follow-up to referral sources and patients awaiting admission.
• Performs phone and if qualified by medical staff by law, faces to face screening evaluations to determine appropriateness of admission to the hospital.
• Provides consultation to nurses regarding intake information and screenings.
• Provides referral assistance for patients assessed as inappropriate for admission.
• Maintains accurate census board.
• Coordinates admitting services so as to attain payor-mix and census objectives.
• Collects records and analyzes admitting statistics and reports these to required offices.
• Facilitates increased community relations with referral sources, patients, and families.
• Participates in marketing projects as necessary.
• May be required to work on call.
• Attends hospital mandatory training/inservies as required in a timely manner.
• Adheres to all hospital policies.

Contact Havenwyck Hospital at 248-373-9200 for more information.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Student Loan Repayment Program - for some degrees and criteria

What do our current employees value at Havenwyck Hospital and UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

About Universal Health Services (UHS)

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.

Qualifications

• Minimum of associates in nursing, bachelor of nursing, preferred, or masters of social work degrees.
• At least (1) one – (3) three years of experience providing mental health services, preferably in a psychiatric hospital.
• Current License in the State of Michigan as a Fully Licensed Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Registered Nurse (RN) required.
• Employee must be in good standing (employment/corrective action history, performance evaluation, etc.) to be considered for internal transfer.

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