Licensed Intake Coordinator Full-Time

River Oaks Hospital; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Engaging work environment

Growth opportunities

Competitive pay

Full benefits package

401k with company match

Generous PTO

Job summary

River Oaks Hospital in New Orleans, LA seeks an Admissions Intake Counselor (Full Time) to support crisis intervention and referral services. You will schedule and coordinate admissions, ensuring all services align with hospital standards and guidelines, while providing compassionate patient access.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Psychology or related field and crisis intervention training; Louisiana licensure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology or related field is required.
• Crisis intervention training is required; experience on a Crisis Line or psychiatric setting preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both in person and over the phone.
• Ability to set priorities and provide service to diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to crisis intervention and referral services; schedule and coordinate assessments.
• Process admissions ensuring services are administered within hospital standards and guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with clinical and operations teams to ensure smooth patient intake.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree (Psychology or related field)

Job description

Responsibilities

River Oaks Hospital, located in metropolitan New Orleans, Louisiana, is a private psychiatric facility for adults, adolescents and children. Since 1970, River Oaks has established a tradition of excellence in the treatment of acute psychiatric illness, dual diagnosis, alcohol and drug detoxification, trauma based disorders, compulsive behaviors, and eating disorders, River Oaks has provided quality treatment to service individuals suffering from mental illness, and/or addictive disorders. Situated on a 14-acre campus, services are available at all levels of care (inpatient, day or partial hospitalization, outpatient, and intensive outpatient).

Responsibilities

River Oaks Hospital, located in metropolitan New Orleans, Louisiana, is a private psychiatric facility for adults, adolescents and children. Since 1970, River Oaks has established a tradition of excellence in the treatment of acute psychiatric illness, dual diagnosis, alcohol and drug detoxification, trauma based disorders, compulsive behaviors, and eating disorders, River Oaks has provided quality treatment to service individuals suffering from mental illness, and/or addictive disorders. Situated on a 14-acre campus, services are available at all levels of care (inpatient, day or partial hospitalization, outpatient, and intensive outpatient).

River Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented ADMISSIONS INTAKE COUNSELOR- FULL TIME to contribute to the provision of quality and appropriate crisis intervention and referral services, schedules, and coordinates assessments, processes admissions while ensuring all services are administered within hospital standards and guidelines.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Master's degree (must be Psychology or a related field) required;
• LCSW, LPC, or RN Louisiana Licensure preferred;
• Crisis intervention training requried; experience on a Crisis Line or psychiatric setting preferred;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both in person and over the phone;
• Ability to set priorities
• Provide service to all populations while demonstrating the Service Excellence Standards…
• Treat Everyone As a Guest
• Demonstrate Professionalism and Excellence in all things I do.
• Practice Teamwork

River Oaks Hospital Offers Comprehensive Benefits, Such As

• Engaging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off

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 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.

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