PRN INTAKE COUNSELOR-

UHS • Jacksonville, FL

7d

About The Position

We are pleased to announce the following available position: PRN INTAKE COUNSELOR The primary responsible for an Admissions Clinician is performing all aspects of the assessment and admissions processes in the Admissions Department. Additional responsibilities include efficient and effective handling of inquiry calls, knowledge of, and communication with referral sources; providing hospital and program information to individuals, agencies and professionals; making outside referrals, when appropriate; assessing and triaging an individuals’ mental health status; making patient safety and level of care recommendations to the physician; identifying insurance benefits, pre-certification of patient care; completing all admission requirements; communicating patient safety concerns and pertinent patient information to unit nursing staffing and admitting physician when necessary; documenting all required information in Med Series 4.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or a related field.
• Must have two years in the Mental Health Field preferably in Intake/Triage/Admissions area.

Responsibilities

• performing all aspects of the assessment and admissions processes in the Admissions Department
• efficient and effective handling of inquiry calls
• knowledge of, and communication with referral sources
• providing hospital and program information to individuals, agencies and professionals
• making outside referrals, when appropriate
• assessing and triaging an individuals’ mental health status
• making patient safety and level of care recommendations to the physician
• identifying insurance benefits, pre-certification of patient care
• completing all admission requirements
• communicating patient safety concerns and pertinent patient information to unit nursing staffing and admitting physician when necessary
• documenting all required information in Med Series 4

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans (not available for PRN)
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 328+ Subsidiaries!
• Educational Reimbursement and Assistance (FT Employees)

What This Job Offers

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