Emergency Services Intake Counselor - Flex/PRN (11am - 7pm Saturday and Sunday)

UHS

3 days ago

IllinoisPer Diem / PRNClinical Psychology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UHS as a Emergency Services Intake Counselor – Weekend PRN in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Saturday and Sunday (11am

Requirements

physical stamina and high energy level to maintain continuity of quality services to children in mental health crises and their families.

This is the equivalent of an Emergency Room environment, it is fast paced and requires the ability to multitask and handle highly stressful situations.

Benefits & Compensation

Qualifications JOB SPECIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

Education: Masters Degree required in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related clinical field.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join UHS as a Emergency Services Intake Counselor – Weekend PRN.

Key Skills

Crisis AssessmentClinical TriageGrowth and Development NeedsAdmission Process OversightMental Health Laws ComplianceData ManagementCollaborationPhysical StaminaMultitaskingDe-escalation TechniquesCrisis StabilizationCognitive Behavioral TherapyTrauma Informed CareCommunication SkillsBilingualPsychiatric Criteria Knowledge

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Emergency Services Intake Counselor - Flex/PRN (11am - 7pm Saturday and Sunday) at UHS a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Clinical Psychology physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Clinical Psychology — Physician Career Context

This Clinical 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.

Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis Assessment, Clinical Triage, Growth and Development Needs, Admission Process Oversight, Mental Health Laws Compliance, Data Management, Collaboration, Physical Stamina. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The Emergency Services Intake Counselor responds to clinical inquiry calls and completes crisis assessments, ensuring appropriate clinical triage and overseeing the admission process. The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and maintaining compliance with mental health regulati...

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