Intake and Assessment Clinician LCSW or LPC

UHS•Blue Springs, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Three Trails Behavioral Hospital in the area of Independence, MO is actively hiring an Admissions and Intake Clinician (LCSW or LPC). We are seeking a compassionate, clinically skilled Clinician to join our Intake and Admissions team as a full time Social Worker or Counselor. This role is critical for comprehensive clinical assessments, facilitating appropriate level-of-care determinations, and ensuring a seamless, supportive experience for patients and their families. We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference in the community! The name Three Trails was selected to honor the historical significance of the city of Independence as the starting point for the Santa Fe, Oregon and California Trails. The logo icon is a compass, which is symbolic of wayfinding, and metaphorically the personal journey to recovery. The Groundbreaking for the new hospital was held in January 2025. Beam topping was held in July 2025. The facility is expected to open in the second half of 2026. The Admissions and Intake Clinican will: Conduct comprehensive assessments Evaluate patients for appropriate levels of care and admissions criteria. Coordinate and collaborate for all necessary information with physicians and other staff Three Trails Behavioral Hospital will: Serve children and adolescents, adults and seniors with innovative and evidence-based inpatient behavioral healthcare focused on individual needs and comfort. Create more than 200 new, full-time jobs including nurses, clinicians, therapists, technicians and administrative staff, when the facility is fully operational. Be located at the intersection of I-70 and Little Blue Parkway, adjacent to the Children’s Mercy Hospital Outpatient Clinics. Feature 120 licensed beds ready to meet the mental health needs of the surrounding community. Span more than 88,000 square feet, and will include an activity yard and gym. 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. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

Requirements

Current LCSW or LPC through the state of Missouri
Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in behavioral health, assessments, crisis intervention, and admissions preferred
Experience in intake, triage, or emergency services strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments
Evaluate patients for appropriate levels of care and admissions criteria.
Coordinate and collaborate for all necessary information with physicians and other staff