Admissions Counselor PRN
UHS
Summary
Dover Behavioral Health System is seeking a Part Time Admissions Counselor (RN). The incumbent will be responsible for delivering high quality assessment and admissions services to the public.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive psychiatric and/or chemical dependency assessments, crisis intervention, professional advice and assistance with disposition of a psychiatric or CD problem or situation, which may or may not include admission to any DBHS Program
- Provide service to a variety of customer groups, including but not limited to: physicians, allied health professionals, hospital emergency departments, convenience care centers, other health care providers, schools, social services and mental health agencies, police, courts, employers and the public at large
- Respond to telephone, off-site, and face-to-face inquiries seeking mental health care or information about mental health related services. Facilitate callers to optimal level of care or resources
- Document all crisis calls and related information on Intake Call form and enter data for tracking and analysis
- Coordinate admissions from other facilities and treatment centers
- Help patients and families adjust to hospital admissions explaining emotional/social responses to illness and treatment
- Conduct crisis safety plans for patients referred to outpatient level of care and coordinates appropriate discharge plans from the Assessment and Referral Center
- Responsible for providing thorough clinical information to insurance companies to meet requirements/criteria for services to provide necessary services
Qualifications
- Current license to practice nursing in State of Delaware (or eligible to receive or renew) required
- Current BLS certification required
- Charge Nurse/Leadership experience required
- Behavioral Health/Psychiatric experience preferred
- Mental Health Screener Certification Preferred (DBH will assist with obtaining certification)
Requirements
- Current license to practice nursing in State of Delaware (or eligible to receive or renew) required
- Current BLS certification required
- Charge Nurse/Leadership experience required
- Behavioral Health/Psychiatric experience preferred
- Mental Health Screener Certification Preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Stock Options
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Loan Forgiveness
- CEU Assistance
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Student Loan Refinancing
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.