Overnight RN Intake Counselor - Behavioral Health

Universal Health Services; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Prescription Drug Plan

401K with match

Student Loan Refinancing

Tuition assistance

Career development

Pet Insurance

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Job summary

University Behavioral Health of Denton is a private freestanding psychiatric hospital serving North Texas and surrounding areas. The Intake Counselor conducts telephonic and in-person risk assessments to help identify the appropriate level of care for potential patients and coordinates referral and intake through admission, while maintaining communication with families, referral sources, and unit staff.

The role includes verification and prior authorization of insurance benefits as needed and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology or social work or related field.
• Currently licensed to practice as a LPC-Intern, LPC, LMSW, LCSW or RN in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephonic and in-person risk assessment to determine appropriate level of care.
• Coordinate referral and intake process and facilitate admission.
• Maintain communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff.
• Verify and initiate prior authorization of insurance benefits as needed.

Skills

Risk assessment

Intake coordination

Communication

Telephonic intake

Education

Master's degree in psychology or social work

Texas licensure: LPC-Intern/LPC/LMSW/LCSW or RN

Tools

Licensed professional credentials

Job description

University Behavioral Health of Denton is a private freestanding psychiatric hospital serving North Texas and surrounding areas. The Intake Counselor conducts telephonic and in-person risk assessments to help identify the appropriate level of care for potential patients and coordinates referral and intake through admission, while maintaining communication with families, referral sources, and unit staff.

The role includes verification and prior authorization of insurance benefits as needed and