FT Intake Counselor

UHS

1 day ago

Denton, TexasFull TimePsychology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UHS as a Intake Counselor – Days Shift in United States.

Key Responsibilities

University Behavioral Health of Denton is a private freestanding psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care.

Serving North Texas and surrounding areas, UBH Denton has provided a range of programs treating mental health illnesses and substance abuse issues since 2005.

Our inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services offer supportive and compassionate care for adolescents and adults with specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment that puts patient care first while also having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.

Requirements

Master's Degree in psychology, social work or related field preferred.

A minimum of one (1) to three (3) years experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility preferred.

Currently licensed to practice as a LPC-Intern, LPC, LMSW, LCSW or RN in the State of Texas.

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.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with UHS in United States.

Key Skills

Risk assessmentIntake counselingPsychiatric careInsurance verificationPrior authorizationReferral coordinationCrisis interventionPatient assessmentMental health supportChemical dependency careDocumentationCommunication

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates FT Intake Counselor at UHS a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Psychology — Physician Career Context

This Psychology 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 Denton, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Risk assessment, Intake counseling, Psychiatric care, Insurance verification, Prior authorization, Referral coordination, Crisis intervention, Patient assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The Intake Counselor conducts telephonic and in-person risk assessments to determine the appropriate level of care for potential patients. They also manage the referral and admission process while coordinating with families, medical staff, and insurance providers.

Benefits package: Tuition savings with Chamberlain University, Career development opportunities, HealthStream online learning with 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, Pet Insurance, SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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