INTAKE COUNSELOR (DEGREED)

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PennsylvaniaFull TimeBehavioral Health
✓ No Call

Job Description

About the Role

Join UHS as a Intake Counselor – Weekend Availability in United States. Responsibilities At Rolling Hills, our mission is to offer compassionate, safe, effective behavioral healthcare treatment. We use solution-focused strategies and diligently strive for a safe and positive environment for patients, families, and employees.

Key Responsibilities

  • At Rolling Hills, our mission is to offer compassionate, safe, effective behavioral healthcare treatment.
  • We use solution-focused strategies and diligently strive for a safe and positive environment for patients, families, and employees.
  • We never forget that we provide care and comfort to people in need.
  • The Admissions Counselor serves as the first point of contact for referral sources and potential patients to schedule assessments and/or admissions.

Requirements

  • Education/Licensure: Master's degree in Behavioral Health field (e.
  • Counseling, Social Work, Psychology) required.
  • Certification: Current BLS certification and Current Handle With Care (HWC) certification (training provided).

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join UHS as a Intake Counselor – Weekend Availability.

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationTriageCrisis stabilizationAssessment skillsDSM methodologyTelephone etiquetteCrisis managementData entryTime managementProblem solvingClinical documentationInsurance precertificationHIPAA regulationsEMTALA guidelines
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This INTAKE COUNSELOR (DEGREED) position at UHS includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context

This Behavioral Health position at UHS is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Pennsylvania.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric evaluation, Triage, Crisis stabilization, Assessment skills, DSM methodology, Telephone etiquette, Crisis management, Data entry. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Admissions Counselor serves as the primary point of contact for scheduling assessments and facilitating patient admissions. They are responsible for conducting thorough clinical assessments, documenting findings, and coordinating appropriate referrals or care plans.

Benefits package: Competitive Compensation, Generous Paid Time Off, Shift Differential for Nights and Weekends, Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) after 31 days, Tuition Reimbursement, 401(k) with company match. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About UHS

Hospitals and Health Care
Aiken, South Carolina
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Generous Paid Time Off
Shift Differential for Nights and Weekends
Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) after 31 days
Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) with company match

Protective Factors (1)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

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