Intake Counselor - Day

8 days ago
West Columbia, South CarolinaFull TimeBehavioral Health

Job Description

About the Role

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

Key Responsibilities

  • 20 (Exit 61) and I
  • 26 (Exit 110) in West Columbia, SC, our team of 300+ high quality employees describe working here as " family atmosphere," "supportive leadership," and "life

Requirements

  • Job Requirements: Masters degree in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work OR ADN/BSN and current SC RN License.
  • Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting.
  • Understanding of EMTALA guidelines, HIPAA regulations, and third-party payer knowledge preferred.

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

ConfidentialityCommunicationCrisis InterventionDocumentationTriageInsurance PrecertificationComputer EntryData AnalysisClinical DocumentationRisk AssessmentBehavior ManagementFlexibilityDetail OrientedVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationSelf-Control
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Intake Counselor - Day 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 Behavioral Health physician listings evaluated on our platform.

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

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 West Columbia, South Carolina.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Confidentiality, Communication, Crisis Intervention, Documentation, Triage, Insurance Precertification, Computer Entry, Data Analysis. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: This role serves as the initial contact for referrals and prospective patients to schedule assessments or admissions, thoroughly completing required assessment tools for all clients. Key duties include assisting clients with admission or referral to appropriate services, documenting findings, perfor...

Benefits package: Career Development, Competitive Compensation, Generous Paid Time Off, Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans, Employee Assistance Program, 401(K) with company match, Discounted Stock Plan, Pet Insurance. 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

Career Development
Competitive Compensation
Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
Employee Assistance Program
401(K) with company match
Discounted Stock Plan
Pet Insurance
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

8d ago