Intake Counselor (Fully Licensed) - Part Time
UHS
Summary
The (fully licensed) Intake Clinician obtains initial clinical phone information which is communicated to the physician on call to make a final decision regarding admission. The Clinician may also schedule a clinical evaluation if appropriate for the client and contacts the physician who will make decision for the appropriate level of care: inpatient, day treatment or outpatient care. Facilitates the process by assisting the client, family and referral sources. Provides information to clients, families and referral sources regarding treatment programs, insurance and admission procedures.
Job description
Position Summary
The (fully licensed) Intake Clinician obtains initial clinical phone information which is communicated to the physician on call to make a final decision regarding admission. The Clinician may also schedule a clinical evaluation if appropriate for the client and contacts the physician who will make decision for the appropriate level of care: inpatient, day treatment or outpatient care. Facilitates the process by assisting the client, family and referral sources. Provides information to clients, families and referral sources regarding treatment programs, insurance and admission procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Obtains initial intake information.
- Provides clinical assessment and feedback during intake.
- Provides information to patients and referral sources regarding treatment programs, insurances information and admission procedures.
- Communicates with physicians, program directors, charge nurses, etc. regarding anticipated admission.
- Provides follow-up to referral sources and patients awaiting admission.
- Performs phone and if qualified by medical staff by law, face to face screening evaluations to determine appropriateness of admission to the hospital.
- Provides consultation to nurses regarding intake information and screenings.
- Provides referral assistance for patients assessed as inappropriate for admission.
- Maintains accurate census board.
- Coordinates admitting services so as to attain payor-mix and census objectives.
- Collects records and analyzes admitting statistics and reports these to required offices.
- Facilitates increased community relations with referral sources, patients, and families.
- Participates in marketing projects as necessary.
- May be required to work on call.
- Attends hospital mandatory training/inservices as required in a timely manner.
- Adheres to all hospital policies.
Qualifications
- Minimum of associates in nursing, bachelor of nursing, preferred, or masters of social work degrees.
- At least (1) one – (3) three years of experience providing mental health services, preferably in a psychiatric hospital.
- Current License in the State of Michigan as a Fully Licensed Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Registered Nurse (RN) required.
- Employee must be in good standing (employment/corrective action history, performance evaluation, etc.) to be considered for internal transfer.
Requirements
- Minimum of associates in nursing, bachelor of nursing, preferred, or masters of social work degrees
- At least 1-3 years of experience providing mental health services, preferably in a psychiatric hospital
- Current License in the State of Michigan as a Fully Licensed Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Registered Nurse (RN) required
- Employee must be in good standing to be considered for internal transfer
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Free Basic Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Career Development Opportunities
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.