Intake Counselor -PRN

Universal Health Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision plans

401(k) Plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Short/Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

23 days Paid Time Off

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Peachford Hospital in Atlanta, GA is seeking an Intake/Assessment Counselor PRN to evaluate callers and patients with mental health or addictive disease treatment needs. You will determine the appropriate level of care, which may include hospital admission or referral to community resources, and guide patients through the admissions process.

Responsibilities include responding to inquiries, conducting assessments, coordinating with physicians, and collaborating with departments to address

Qualifications

• At least one year of intake/assessment experience, preferably in a crisis intervention environment.
• Master’s degree in a counseling or related field and license-eligible is required.

Responsibilities

• Responding to telephone and face‑to‑face inquiries seeking mental health.
• Conducting clinical assessments and determining appropriate treatment options.
• Ensuring patients and families understand the admissions and treatment process.
• Discussing clinical issues with physicians to determine next steps.
• Collaborating with other departments to address the needs of patients.

Skills

Intake/assessment experience

Education

Master’s degree in counseling or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Intake/Assessment Counselor PRN

Assessment Counselors assess the needs of callers and patients in our busy 24/7 Intake Department. You will be working with patients who are presenting with mental health or addictive disease treatment needs and will be responsible for ensuring they receive the appropriate level of care, which may include a hospital admission or referral to a community service/resource.

Assessment Counselors are responsible for completing the following duties:

• Responding to telephone and face‑to‑face inquiries seeking mental health
• Conducting clinical assessments and determining appropriate treatment options
• Ensuring patients and families understand the admissions and treatment process
• Discussing clinical issues with physicians to determine next steps
• Collaborating with other departments to address the needs of patients

Qualifications

To be successful in this position, you need at least one year of intake/assessment experience preferably in a crisis intervention environment. A master’s degree in a counseling or related field as well as being license‑eligible is required.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 23 days of Paid Time Off
• Pet Insurance

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