Intake Counselor (Licensed) - PRN

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health in Temple, Texas seeks an Intake Counselor - PRN to interview and assess potential patients and inquiry callers under the Director of Admissions. You will collaborate with the Business Office for patient financial data and with the Utilization Review (UR) department for certification, while initiating referrals when indicated and communicating with referral sources.

The role requires a Master's degree in Social Work or a related mental health field, with 2–3 years

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field is required.

Responsibilities

• Interview and assess potential patients and inquiry callers.
• Coordinate with Business Office on patient financial data and with UR for certification.
• Initiate referrals and communicate with referral sources.

Skills

Communication

Crisis intervention

Interviewing

Education

Master's in Social Work or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health is a 102-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in the beautiful Central Texas town of Temple, Texas. Canyon Creek features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care and intensive outpatient programs. We are enthusiastic about providing compassionate health care from our team here at Canyon Creek Behavioral Health.

For more information about Canyon Creek Behavioral Health, please visit our website at https://canyoncreekbh.com/.

Position Summary

The Intake Counselor - PRN, 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.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, health care team members and community providers.
• Assess and identify developmental and behavioral functioning of the patient. Document patient responses
• Effectively employ principles of communication, interviewing techniques, problem solving and crisis intervention when performing intake assessments.

About Universal Health Services

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 were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 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 all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field required.

Experience: Minimum of two (2)-(3) years in the area of substance abuse/psychiatric treatment programs, Preferred: Experience in intake/admissions and managed care.

License: Must be state certified in social work or clinical related mental health field. LPC, LMSW, or LCSW, LFMT license required.

Additional Requirements: CPR certification, Handle with Care and Verbal De-Escalation training within 30 days of employment prior to assisting in a restraining procedure. Training will be offered during new hire orientation. 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.