Intake Counselor - Per Diem

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. seeks an Intake Counselor (per diem) to join Quail Run Hospital in Phoenix, AZ.

The position provides telephonic and in-person risk assessment and crisis intervention, coordinates referrals, and helps determine the appropriate level of care to support admission processes. This role supports physicians with face-to-face clinical assessments and maintains clear communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff to ensure smooth transitions and

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in counseling, psychology, human services or MSW.
• Arizona license preferred for behavioral health professionals.
• Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience.
• Must have or be able to obtain level one fingerprint clearance card.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephonic and in person risk assessment and crisis intervention.
• Coordinate referral and intake process and determine level of care.
• Assist physicians with face-to-face clinical assessments and admissions support.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Education

Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Human Services or MSW

Job description

Responsibilities

We are looking for Intake Counselors to join our team!

Per Diem

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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