FT - Intake Counselor (Licensed)
Job Description
About the Role
Join UHS as a FT - Intake Counselor (Licensed) in United States. Responsibilities Hickory Trail Hospital, an 86-bed behavioral health facility located just south of Dallas, has been providing quality health care to the residents of DFW since 1988. Hickory Trail Hospital provides inpatient and day treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults.
Key Responsibilities
- 7:15pm (12hours)
Requirements
- Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field required.
- Experience: 2-3 years in the area of substance abuse/psychiatric treatment programs, including experience in intake/admissions and managed care preferred.
- License: Must be state certified in social work or clinical related mental health field.
- LPC, LMSW, or LCSW, RN, LFMT license required.
Benefits & Compensation
- Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities.
- Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join UHS as a FT - Intake Counselor (Licensed).
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates FT - Intake Counselor (Licensed) at UHS a 2.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
General Medicine — Physician Career Context
This General Medicine 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 Dallas, 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.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Assessment, Intake Coordination, Admissions, Financial Data Management, Patient Certification, Referral Initiation, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Health. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Intake Counselor interviews and assesses potential patients and callers under the supervision of the Director of Admissions. This role also involves coordinating financial data with the Business Office and patient certification with the UR Department, while initiating referrals when necessary.
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Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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