What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intake Counselor - Behavioral Health - Weekend (F/S/S 9:30a-10p) position at UHS?
Intake/Assessment Counselor
Weekend (F/S/S 9:30a-10p)
Each year, more than nearly 10,000 patients choose Peachford Hospital for their behavioral healthcare needs. Peachford has a 40 year legacy of inspiring hope in patients and their families by providing the best care to every patient who walks through our doors.
The key to our success has been our unique approach to prevention, education, advocacy and treatment. Everyone at Peachford works together to inform, develop and deliver compassionate care that helps people reclaim their futures and restore their hope. Our work culture is a reflective of how we encourage and energize each other to perform to our greatest ability. Join us and do meaningful work.
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:
Assessment Counselors are responsible for completing the following duties:
- 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 Require 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.
Wait! There’s More…
Peachford Hospital offers full time employees a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health, Dental and Vision Plans
- 401k Retirement Plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 23-days of Paid Time Off
- Pet Insurance
What Happens Next?
After you apply online and submit your resume, a member of our recruiting team will review your qualifications and experience. If we are interested in scheduling an interview, someone will give a you call. You may log back on to this website to check the status of your application at any time.
Peachford Hospital: Bringing Life Into Balance.
Peachford Hospital is the one of the largest private behavioral health and addictive disease treatment facility and has been providing compassionate care to children, adolescents, adults and seniors since 1973. Located in the beautiful Dunwoody neighborhood of Atlanta, Peachford offers inpatient acute care, as well as partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs.
For more information on our hospital, follow us on online:
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/peachford-behavioral-health
- www.peachford.com
About Universal Health Services
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
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Qualifications
What Peachford Require 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.
