Intake Clinician

Universal Health Services•Kouts, IN

62d

About The Position

Midwest Center for Youth and Families (a subsidiary of UHS) has been in operation since 1997, serving youth across the country that are in need of psychiatric treatment for variety of mental health issues. The Midwest Center is a respected healthcare provider, fully accredited, 74-bed private, residential treatment facility with locations in Valparaiso and Kouts, IN. We are dedicated to care of the hearts and minds of our patients with compassion and superior quality behavioral healthcare services through our full-immersion Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program for children and adolescents ages 10 - 18 who struggle with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges. The Patriot Support Program at Midwest Center offers specialized treatment designed to address the behavioral health needs and challenges of the children of active-duty military, reserve, and national guard members. Join us as the leaders providing service excellence to patients, their families and each other! The Intake Clinician will respond to all requests for mental health services received at the Midwest Center. Patients admitted will meet clinical and financial criteria established the the Facility.

Requirements

Master's degree in mental health discipline or RN license in Indiana is required.
Minimum three years of worke experience in behavioral/mental health field required.
Must be 21 years old.

Nice To Haves

Minimum two years of work experience in Intake Department preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond to requests for services
Accurately completes referral forms for each request
Determines clinical appropriateness and seeks consultation of each request for service
Facilitates patient admissions process
Assists with insurance managed care pre-certifications
Communicates with internal departments on admissions and discharges
Communicates with Marketing on referral source requests or follow-up

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement, up to $5250 annually, including four certificate/license-related classes
YMCA membership discount
Auto & Home insurance
Computer Purchasing Program
Mobile Wireless Carrier discounts - T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon
Family Planning Building Educational Resource
Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
Employee discount program
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
Pet insurance
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
401(K) with company match, discounted stock plan
Employee Assistance Program
Drexel University tuition discounts
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