INTAKE COUNSELOR (Master's Degree OR registered Nurse)

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Washington; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading behavioral health facility in Washington is hiring a full-time Intake Counselor to work in admissions. The role involves interviewing patients and assisting with their admission process, alongside essential administrative tasks. Candidates should possess a Master’s in Counseling or a related field, with 2-3 years of relevant experience preferred. A significant sign-on bonus is available, along with a competitive compensation package and numerous benefits including educational assistance and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Educational assistance up to $2,000 annually

Challenging work environment

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related Human Services field required.
• 2-3 years in substance abuse/psychiatric treatment programs, including intake/admissions and managed care experience preferred.
• Nursing license required if candidate is a nurse.

Responsibilities

• Interview and assess potential patients and inquiry callers.
• Coordinate patient financial data with the Business Office.
• Initiate referral and admission processes in conjunction with the physician.
• Maintain communication with referral sources.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Teamwork

Financial data knowledge

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Roxbury Treatment Center is currently hiring full-time Intake Counselors to work in our admissions department.

Shifts available -Evening and Overnight are 5 eight-hour shifts per week. Per Diem Staff also needed for all shifts.

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus Offered for Full-Time Hires!!

Job Role/Responsibilities

• The Intake Counselor, under the supervision of the Director of Admissions, interviews and assesses potential patients and inquiry callers.
• The Intake Counselor works with the Business Office regarding patient financial data, as well as with the UR Department for the certification of patients admitted.
• Also initiates the referral and admission process by determining appropriate level of care needs in conjunction with the physician/provider.
• The Intake Counselor is also responsible for initiating and maintaining communication with referral sources.

Roxbury Treatment Center, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., has been a beacon of hope and healing for 40 years, serving those struggling with behavioral health and substance use issues. Located in Shippensburg, PA., our 112-bed behavioral health facility offers acute psychiatric, detoxification, and rehabilitation services for adults as well as an adolescent inpatient psychiatric program for youth ages 13-17. We also have two substance use disorder outpatient offices in Carlisle and Chambersburg. Our mission is to provide high‑quality behavioral health services in an environment that values service excellence, respect, ethical standards, integrity, compassion, and teamwork.

Benefits

• Educational assistance up to $2,000 annual reimbursement
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• SoFI Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300% Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university, in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or a other related Human Services field require – OR – Registered Nurse,

Experience: 2-3 years in the area of substance abuse/psychiatric treatment programs, including experience in intake/admissions and managed care preferred.

License: License is not required unless candidate is a nurse, then active nursing license in the State of Pennsylvania is required.

EEO Statement

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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