ASSESSMENT/INTAKE COUNSELOR (PT)

UHS • Lawrenceville, GA

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About The Position

SummitRidge Hospital, a place for healing and hope provides quality behavioral health and addiction treatment services, mental health and substance abuse treatment located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, approximately 30 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. Our inpatient, partial hospitalization and outpatient programs have helped adolescents, adults, older adults and their families. In addition to the opportunity for career growth and development within SummitRidge Hospital, our employees enjoy many benefits which come from being a part of Universal Health Services Inc (UHS) – a Fortune 500 company. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Intake Counselor with recent behavioral health experience who will ensure that all intake calls are answered promptly and courteously. Provides Crisis Intervention, Telephonic Triage, and Clinical Assessments. Provides callers and families with Community Resources and Information; Obtain Admission Precertification. Develops and maintains strong working relationships with Internal and External Customers, including other Departments, Physicians, and the Emergency Departments. Works as a Team Player to ensure Customer Service to patients, families, and other Associates. Responsible for on-site and/or off-site assessments.

Requirements

• Master's in psychology or social work or related field.
• Licensed or License eligible.
• Five (5) years post graduate experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years related experience in a psychiatric setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all intake calls are answered promptly and courteously.
• Provide Crisis Intervention, Telephonic Triage, and Clinical Assessments.
• Provide callers and families with Community Resources and Information.
• Obtain Admission Precertification.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Internal and External Customers.
• Work as a Team Player to ensure Customer Service to patients, families, and other Associates.
• Responsible for on-site and/or off-site assessments.

Benefits

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Competitive Compensation & Paid Time Off
• Disability, Life, Pet Insurance and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees