Intake Counselor - M-F 8p-4:30a
UHS
Summary
Assessment Counselors assess the needs of callers and patients in our busy 24/7 Intake Department. You will be working with patients who are presenting with mental health or addictive disease treatment needs and will be responsible for ensuring they receive the appropriate level of care which may include a hospital admission or referral to a community service/resource.
Job description
What Role Will You Play?
Assessment Counselors assess the needs of callers and patients in our busy 24/7 Intake Department. You will be working with patients who are presenting with mental health or addictive disease treatment needs and will be responsible for ensuring they receive the appropriate level of care which may include a hospital admission or referral to a community service/resource.
What Will You Get To Do
- Responding to telephone and face-to-face inquiries seeking mental health
- Conducting clinical assessments and determining appropriate treatment options
- Ensuring patients and families understand the admissions and treatment process
- Discussing clinical issues with physicians to determine next steps
- Collaborating with other departments to address the needs of patients
What Peachford Requires for this Role
To be successful in this position, you need at least one year of intake/assessment experience preferably in a crisis intervention environment. A master's degree in a counseling or related field as well as being license-eligible is required.
Requirements
- At least one year of intake/assessment experience
- Experience preferably in a crisis intervention environment
- Master's degree in counseling or a related field
- License-eligible
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision Plans
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 23 Days Paid Time Off
- Pet Insurance
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.