What are the responsibilities and job description for the INTAKE COUNSELOR PRN Weekend position at Anchor Hospital?
Responsibilities
Responsible for being able to perform all aspects of the hospital’s assessment and referral process, including efficient and effective handling of inquiry calls, knowledge of and communication with referral sources; providing hospital and program information to individuals, agencies, facilities, and professionals; making outside referrals, when appropriate; assessing and triaging an individual’s mental health and/or chemical dependency status; making patient safety and level of care recommendations to the physicians(s); identifying insurance benefits, pre-certification of patient care; completing all admission requirements; communicating patient safety concerns and pertinent patient information to unit nursing staff and documenting all necessary information.
Established in 1986, Anchor Hospital specializes in the treatment of behavioral health and addictive disease disorders for teens, adults and seniors. Our mental health facility in Atlanta, Georgia is located on a secluded, 55-acre campus, less than three miles from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and is accredited by the Joint Commission.
Our continuum of services includes a 2
Qualifications
Education: | Masters Degree in from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling or other related fields or Nursing Degree required |
Experience: | Minimum of two (2) years experience in the mental health field preferred. |
License/Certification: |
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Skills: | Excellent communication skills. Ability to relate to those psychiatric and chemical dependency issues and in crisis. |
Physical Requirements: | Medium demand, mentally. Requires extensive time sitting, writing, and talking on telephone. Ability to assist in crisis intervention, physical intervention with out of control patients. |
Other: | Performs others duties as may be assigned by Director of Assessment and Referral Services; ADARS; and CEO. |
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One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
