Night Shift Crisis Assessment & Referral Counselor

Universal Health Services; Plymouth (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work env

Career development opportunities withU

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

Universal Health Services is hiring an Assessment & Referral Counselor for the Plymouth, Indiana area. The role involves crisis assessment, referrals, and collaboration with the care team to determine the lowest appropriate level of care.

Night shifts support patients during acute mental health crises. The position requires a MSW or Indiana RN license and at least 2 years in psychiatric/mental health settings, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Requires a MSW or related field; or Indiana RN licensure.
• Minimum 2 years in psychiatric/mental health settings.
• Strong listening and communication abilities.
• Solid organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients in psychiatric/mental health crisis and provide referrals.
• Handle incoming inquiries (calls and walk-ins) and crisis intervention.
• Follow EMTALA regulations as needed to stabilize emergent conditions.
• Discuss financial/insurance questions with clients and referral sources.
• Coordinate admissions, pre-certifications, and documentation with care teams.

Skills

Listening skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent worker

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

RN license (Indiana)

Job description

Universal Health Services is hiring an Assessment & Referral Counselor for the Plymouth, Indiana area. The role involves crisis assessment, referrals, and collaboration with the care team to determine the lowest appropriate level of care.

Night shifts support patients during acute mental health crises. The position requires a MSW or Indiana RN license and at least 2 years in psychiatric/mental health settings, with strong communication and organizational skills.