Dover Behavioral Health System
INTAKE COUNSELOR (DEGREED)
Dover Behavioral Health System, Dover, Delaware, United States, 19904
Overview
Dover Behavioral Health is a mental health facility located in Dover, DE. Our treatment center provides mental health and addiction treatment services to individuals from Delaware, Maryland, and most other states throughout the US. Our experienced, caring professionals are the heart of what we do, providing superior inpatient and outpatient behavioral healthcare services for adolescents and adults. We provide consistent attention to our patients and are responsive to their individual needs. Our treatment programs are tailored to the needs of each patient and are developed and implemented through a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach that combines the skill and expertise of our healthcare professionals. All who turn to us for assistance will find a helping hand and a compassionate heart.
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive psychiatric and/or chemical dependency assessments, crisis intervention, professional advice and assistance with disposition of a psychiatric or CD problem or situation, which may or may not include admission to any DBHS Program
Provide service to a variety of customer groups, including but not limited to: physicians, allied health professionals, hospital emergency departments, convenience care centers, other health care providers, schools, social services and mental health agencies, police, courts, employers and the public at large
Respond to telephone, off-site, and face-to-face inquiries seeking mental health care or information about mental health related services. Facilitate callers to optimal level of care or resources
Document all crisis calls and related information on Intake Call form and enter data for tracking and analysis
Coordinate admissions from other facilities and treatment centers
Help patients and families adjust to hospital admissions explaining emotional/social responses to illness and treatment
Conduct crisis safety plans for patients referred to outpatient level of care and coordinates appropriate discharge plans from the Assessment and Referral Center
Responsible for providing thorough clinical information to insurance companies to meet requirements/criteria for services to provide necessary services
What This Opportunity Provides
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
A Competitive Total Compensation Package
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
401k plan with company match and Stock Options
Generous Paid Time Off and flexible scheduling
Licensure and CEU Assistance, including onsite trainings
Qualifications
Current license to practice nursing in State of Delaware (or eligible to receive or renew) required
Current BLS certification required
Charge Nurse/Leadership experience required
Behavioral Health/Psychiatric experience preferred
Mental Health Screener Certification Preferred (DBH will assist with obtaining certification)
Benefits
Tuition Assistance
Loan Forgiveness
Orientation (Could earn 20 CEUs) and career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations
Diverse programming to expand experience and energy your career
Health, dental, vision and prescription drug plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and support the recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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Dover Behavioral Health is a mental health facility located in Dover, DE. Our treatment center provides mental health and addiction treatment services to individuals from Delaware, Maryland, and most other states throughout the US. Our experienced, caring professionals are the heart of what we do, providing superior inpatient and outpatient behavioral healthcare services for adolescents and adults. We provide consistent attention to our patients and are responsive to their individual needs. Our treatment programs are tailored to the needs of each patient and are developed and implemented through a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach that combines the skill and expertise of our healthcare professionals. All who turn to us for assistance will find a helping hand and a compassionate heart.
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive psychiatric and/or chemical dependency assessments, crisis intervention, professional advice and assistance with disposition of a psychiatric or CD problem or situation, which may or may not include admission to any DBHS Program
Provide service to a variety of customer groups, including but not limited to: physicians, allied health professionals, hospital emergency departments, convenience care centers, other health care providers, schools, social services and mental health agencies, police, courts, employers and the public at large
Respond to telephone, off-site, and face-to-face inquiries seeking mental health care or information about mental health related services. Facilitate callers to optimal level of care or resources
Document all crisis calls and related information on Intake Call form and enter data for tracking and analysis
Coordinate admissions from other facilities and treatment centers
Help patients and families adjust to hospital admissions explaining emotional/social responses to illness and treatment
Conduct crisis safety plans for patients referred to outpatient level of care and coordinates appropriate discharge plans from the Assessment and Referral Center
Responsible for providing thorough clinical information to insurance companies to meet requirements/criteria for services to provide necessary services
What This Opportunity Provides
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
A Competitive Total Compensation Package
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
401k plan with company match and Stock Options
Generous Paid Time Off and flexible scheduling
Licensure and CEU Assistance, including onsite trainings
Qualifications
Current license to practice nursing in State of Delaware (or eligible to receive or renew) required
Current BLS certification required
Charge Nurse/Leadership experience required
Behavioral Health/Psychiatric experience preferred
Mental Health Screener Certification Preferred (DBH will assist with obtaining certification)
Benefits
Tuition Assistance
Loan Forgiveness
Orientation (Could earn 20 CEUs) and career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations
Diverse programming to expand experience and energy your career
Health, dental, vision and prescription drug plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and support the recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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