INTAKE COUNSELOR PRN

Responsibilities Austin Oaks Hospital is an 80-bed facility that offers a broad spectrum of psychiatric services for adults and children ages 4 to 17. Located on a beautiful 13-acre, oak-lined campus, we provide a home-like environment that promotes crisis resolution, positive self-awareness, social skills, and personal growth. Our psychiatric treatment and substance abuse services are available through both inpatient and outpatient programs to fit your needs. What Austin Oaks Offers: Austin Oaks Hospital is seeking qualified, energetic candidates for our current job openings. We welcome new Grads! Join us and be a part of our organization servicing our communities mental health needs. If you are a dedicated, hardworking individual who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients we encourage you to apply. Austin Oaks Hospital puts patient care first. Job Description: Intake Counselor- PRN serves as the first point of contact for referral sources and potential patients to schedule assessments and/or admissions. Responds to incoming calls to the hospital to accommodate coordination for referrals/admissions. Will provide assessment of patients, psychiatric and medical status. Responsible for making sure all inquiries, referrals, and admissions are documented accurately in the computer system and that notes regarding referrals and upcoming admissions are documented on proper forms. Responsible to ensure all referral patient medical record information is completed and nursing and clinical staff are adequately apprised of the patients condition/history. Responsible to ensure referral material is copied/distributed and prepared in unit charts as required. To assess, direct and intervene in crisis situations. To provide leadership and direction to mental health technicians. To contribute to treatment plan as a member of interdisciplinary team. To provide and direct milieu management. To provide health education to patients and families. To maintain confidentiality of patients medical records. Benefit Highlights Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! Qualifications Requirements: Education: Master's Degree and Licensed by State of Texas in Social Work, Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy. Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience in the mental health field. Minimum of 2 years experience providing therapeutic services, case management. Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting. 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 as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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