What are the responsibilities and job description for the INTAKE COUNSELOR PRN morning and evening shifts position at Universal Hospital Services?
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 physician(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.Qualifications Education : Masters Degree 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 : Required licenses / certifications as per state regulations.Skills : Excellent communication skills. Ability to relate to those with psychiatric and chemical dependency issues and in crisis.Physical Requirements : Medium demand, mentally. Requires extensive time sitting, writing, and talking on the telephone. Ability to assist in crisis intervention and physical intervention with out-of-control patients.Other : Performs other duties as may be assigned by Director of Assessment and Referral Services, ADARS, and CEO.About Universal Health ServicesOne 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.EEO StatementAll UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.#J-18808-Ljbffr
