Intake Counselor (Outpatient)

We are looking for a Intake Counselor (Outpatient) to join our team!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Intake Counselor (Outpatient) is the initial contact for patients and referral sources, providing clinical assessment and determination of ongoing clinical needs. The Counselor provides telephonic risk assessment and in-person clinical assessment. The Counselor also, determines appropriate level of care by providing appropriate DSM V diagnosis, and consulting with the hospital psychiatrist to determine disposition. If Patient is being admitted to Outpatient, the Counselor facilities the admission process and provides appropriate clinical information for ongoing treatment. The Counselor also assists therapists with administering group therapies, completing psycho-social assessments, treatment plans, discharge plans, and other clinical related duties as assigned.

The Admissions Counselor also conducts clinical evaluations and admissions for the Intensive Outpatient Program also referred to as “IOP”.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Reimbursement after 90 days of employment!

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology or Human Services field, licensed RN or Masters in Social Work.
• LMSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC, LASAC, LISAC required.
• Prior admissions clinical assessment, knowledge of counseling, psychotherapy, obtained through the completion of a master’s degree and Licensure through board of behavioral health examiners. And crisis de-escalation experience with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting.
• Must have or be able to obtain level 1 fingerprint clearance card.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Quail Run Hospital is a 102-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Phoenix, Arizona. Quail Run features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. On average, over 10,000 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at Quail Run Behavioral Health.

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