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Dover Behavioral Health System

WEEKEND ADMISSIONS PART-TIME

Dover Behavioral Health System, Dover, Delaware, United States, 19904

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Part Time Admissions Counselor (RN) 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.

Key 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

Benefits

UHS is 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!

Tuition Assistance

Loan Forgiveness

Orientation (Could earn 20 CEUs) * Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations

Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses

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

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)

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

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