INTAKE COUNSELOR

UHS • Kirkland, WA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Intake team functions as the entry point for all those who seek services at our facilities. The work environment is energetic, and fast-paced. We are looking for individuals with strong clinical skills and the ability to build rapport quickly with callers, whether it’s a referral source, potential patient, or a caller concerned about a loved one. The ideal candidate is able to work independently while also possessing the ability and awareness of when to step in to the help with the effort of the team as whole. Candidates must have experience being a part of a multi-disciplinary team and are able to communicate professionally with different departments within the hospital. Strong phone, clinical assessment, and interpersonal communication skills are also required. The position is full-time and weekend shifts are required. Apply online! Fairfax Behavioral Health (a UHS facility): Fairfax Behavioral Health, founded in 1930, is a private, free-standing mental health hospital that specializes in psychiatric and detox treatment. We strive to meet and respond to the needs of our community by offering a continuum of care and evidenced-based programs at multiple locations within our region. We have behavioral health facilities and services located in Kirkland, Everett and Monroe, Washington. Mental and behavioral health challenges are a growing concern within our communities. Whether it is ourselves or a loved one, we will all likely be affected by behavioral health and mental disorders or illness. This drives our passion for providing evidenced-based outpatient and inpatient psychiatric treatment programs with successful outcomes.

Requirements

• Masters degree in social work or mental health related field
• A minimum of one (1) years’ experience in social work or a mental health setting.
• Active WA State License LICSW, LMHC, LMFT(Associate’s licenses also accepted).
• Must be able to complete CPR, 1st Aid, Handle with Care, and Verbal De-escalation trainings upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with WA state mental health system is preferred

Responsibilities

• Our intake team operates 24/7 handling referrals from hospitals, DCRs and providers for our Kirkland, Everett and Monroe campuses.
• Intake clinicians and nurses also assist callers from across the state with inquiries into our services for both mental health and substance use concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees