Intake Counselor - PRN

1 month ago
Shreveport, LouisianaPer Diem / PRNClinical Psychology

Job Description

About the Role

Join UHS as a Intake Counselor - PRN in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Help, by providing a safe, nurturing environment while they are with us.
  • Hope, by providing options for continued improvement when they leave this environment.
  • The Intake Counselor assess the needs of potential patients and facilitates the admission process; maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff.

Requirements

  • preferably BSN. Licensure/Certification: Licensed Louisiana RN, LCSW, LMSW, LPC, PLPCpreferred. Experience: 1
  • 2years of experience preferred in psychiatric health care. Working knowledge of DSM

Benefits & Compensation

  • preferably BSN. Licensure/Certification: Licensed Louisiana RN, LCSW, LMSW, LPC, PLPCpreferred. Experience: 1
  • 2years of experience preferred in psychiatric health care. Working knowledge of DSM

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join UHS as a Intake Counselor - PRN.

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentsAdmission Process FacilitationCommunicationDocumentation ReviewDSM-V Diagnostic CriteriaMental Status ExamAddiction And Recovery Field Knowledge
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Intake Counselor - PRN at UHS a 2.0 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 Shreveport, Louisiana.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Assessments, Admission Process Facilitation, Communication, Documentation Review, DSM-V Diagnostic Criteria, Mental Status Exam, Addiction And Recovery Field Knowledge. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The Intake Counselor is responsible for responding to inquiries, conducting clinical assessments to determine patient needs, and facilitating the admission process for potential patients seeking mental health care. This role also requires maintaining communication with referral sources, families, pa...

Benefits package: Competitive Compensation, Generous Paid Time Off, Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans, 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan, SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program, Career development opportunities. 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
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Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Career development opportunities
2.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

1mo ago

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