INTAKE COUNSELOR

Responsibilities

Full Time Evening Position: (Sut-Wed) Fairfax Behavioral Health is seeking Master’s Level Intake Clinicians for our Assessment team located in Kirkland, WA.

Our intake team operates 24/7 handling referrals from hospitals, DCRs and providers for our Kirkland, Everett and Monroe campuses. Intake clinicians and nurses also assist callers from across the state with inquiries into our services for both mental health and substance use concerns.

Position Summary

The Intake team functions as the entry point for all those who seek services at our facilities. The work environment is energetic, and fast-paced.

We are looking for individuals with strong clinical skills and the ability to build rapport quickly with callers, whether it’s a referral source, potential patient, or a caller concerned about a loved one.

The ideal candidate is able to work independently while also possessing the ability and awareness of when to step in to the help with the effort of the team as whole.

Candidates must have experience being a part of a multi-disciplinary team and are able to communicate professionally with different departments within the hospital. Strong phone, clinical assessment, and interpersonal communication skills are also required.

The position is full-time and weekend shifts are required. Apply online!

Fairfax Behavioral Health (A UHS Facility)

Fairfax Behavioral Health, founded in 1930, is a private, free-standing mental health hospital that specializes in psychiatric and detox treatment. We strive to meet and respond to the needs of our community by offering a continuum of care and evidenced-based programs at multiple locations within our region.

We have behavioral health facilities and services located in Kirkland, Everett and Monroe, Washington. Mental and behavioral health challenges are a growing concern within our communities. Whether it is ourselves or a loved one, we will all likely be affected by behavioral health and mental disorders or illness.

This drives our passion for providing evidenced-based outpatient and inpatient psychiatric treatment programs with successful outcomes.

For more information, please visit us at fairfaxhospital.com

Qualifications

Education

Masters degree in social work or mental health related field or Licensed as a Registered Nurse in WA State.

Experience

A minimum of one (1) years’ experience in social work or a mental health setting. Familiarity with WA state mental health system is preferred

Additional Requirements

Active WA State License LICSW, LMHC, LMFT(Associate’s licenses also accepted) or Registered Nurse. Must be able to complete CPR, 1st Aid, Handle with Care, and Verbal De-escalation trainings upon hire.

Benefits for Our Employees Include

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free Basic Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website uhsbenefits.ehr.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services.

Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities.

Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. uhs.com

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