INTAKE COUNSELOR (DEGREED) Job at Universal Health Services, Cape Girardeau, MO

  • Universal Health Services
  • Cape Girardeau, MO

Job Description

Responsibilities About Universal Health Services: Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. Southeast Behavioral Hospital: Southeast Behavioral Hospital is excited to offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the people of Southeast Missouri. Our 102-provides a wide range of mental, emotional and behavioral health services for children, teens, adults and seniors experiencing mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety and co-occurring substance use issues. Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, the Cape Girardeau region has long been an area of vibrant commerce and abundance, with significant roots in agriculture and trading posts which produced generations of people full of pride and a determination to put in a hard day’s work. This regional economy enjoys many diverse industry sectors, each thriving and enjoying the fruits of their labor. The Cape Girardeau region has significant reach for its consumers and a labor force encompassing a 40-mile radius. Qualifications POSITION SUMMARY: The Intake Assessor, under the supervision of the Intake Director, provides telephonic and in‑person risk assessment to assist the physician in identification of appropriate level of care for potential patients. The Intake Assessor is the initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff. The Intake Assessor works with the Business Office regarding patient financial data and verification and prior authorization of insurance benefits as needed, as well as with the UR Department for the certification of patients admitted. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing or social work required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Experience : 2-3 years in substance abuse/psychiatric treatment programs, including experience in intake/admissions and managed care preferred. Licensure : Currently licensed to practice by the Missouri State Board of Nursing or a Social Work Licensure Additional Requirements : CPR certification, Handle with Care and Verbal De‑Escalation training within 30 days of employment prior to assisting in a restraining procedure. Must be able to pass a competency exam for the area upon hire. May be required to work flexible hours, weekends, and overtime. BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS: Challenging and rewarding work environment 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 within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! Tuition Assistance More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: SIGN-ON BONUS: Up to $20,000 with commitment Shift: NIGHTS (7 PM - 7:00 AM) EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job‑related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Work at office, Local area, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work

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