INTAKE COUNSELOR - NOC Shift

UHS•Chino, CA

44d

About The Position

Canyon Ridge Hospital is a freestanding, 157-bed acute psychiatric facility offering services to adolescents ages 13-17, adults and older adults in the Chino area. We offer a complete spectrum of mental health services for adolescents, adults and seniors. We are seeking a dynamic and talented Intake Counselor to join our team! Shedule: Tuesday-Saturday 10pm-630am Position Summary: The Assessment & Referral Counselor is responsible for facilitating facility admissions by performing initial assessment and referral activities for all in-coming and potential patients, consulting with potential patients, patient families, medical staff and other hospital staff, and counseling patients and patient families with regard to current assessments, recommended referrals and recommended required levels of care. Canyon Ridge Hospital offers comprehensive benefits such as: Medical, Dental Vision PTO Competitive Compensation Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Education Assistance Challenging and rewarding work environment

Requirements

Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, counseling or a related field: or equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of two (2) years experience in a mental health setting preferred.
Working knowledge of the Addiction & Recovery field and experience in clinical interviewing, patient assessment, family motivation, treatment planning, communicating with external review organizations or comparable entities, and working effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

facilitating facility admissions
performing initial assessment and referral activities for all in-coming and potential patients
consulting with potential patients, patient families, medical staff and other hospital staff
counseling patients and patient families with regard to current assessments, recommended referrals and recommended required levels of care