Evaluation Counselor-Not Licensed | Psychiatric Intake Department | Full-Time |

UF Health

1 month ago

FloridaFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UF Health as a Evaluation Counselor – Psychiatric Intake, Full-Time in United States. Overview Performs psychosocial evaluations for all persons requesting psychiatric or substance abuse treatment. Responsible for coordination of services for inpatient partial hospital or outpatient treatment.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Master�s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling or related field.

Requires Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern or Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern with State of Florida.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: None Licensure/Certification/Registration: Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern or Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern with State of Florida.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join UF Health as a Evaluation Counselor – Psychiatric Intake, Full-Time.

Key Skills

Psychosocial EvaluationsService CoordinationUtilization ManagementComplianceMental Health LawsSubstance Abuse TreatmentIntake On-call

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Position Insights

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at UF Health 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, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Florida.

Florida 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: Psychosocial Evaluations, Service Coordination, Utilization Management, Compliance, Mental Health Laws, Substance Abuse Treatment, Intake On-call. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Evaluation Counselor performs psychosocial evaluations for individuals seeking psychiatric or substance abuse treatment and coordinates services for inpatient, partial hospital, or outpatient treatment settings. This role also involves conducting all Utilization Management activities to ensure p...

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