PRN - Intake Counselor (Licensed

Responsibilities

Who We Are:

Millwood Hospital (a UHS affiliated hospital) is a 134-bed mental health facility that provides inpatient and outpatient mental health and chemical dependency treatment. Millwood’s caring, and multidisciplinary staff has successfully provided inpatient and outpatient mental health and chemical dependency care to children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults since 1971. Millwood Hospital is located in Arlington, TX in the heart of the city.

It is 5 minutes away from AT&T Stadium home of the Dallas Cowboys. The hospital is less than 35 minutes from DFW International Airport. Millwood Hospital is a Joint Commission accredited hospital with a solid reputation in the community and is part of one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.

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The Intake Assessor is a Licensed Counselor, under the supervision of the Director of Assessment/Referral, provides 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.

• Inquiry calls are documented and processed in accordance with Intake policies.
• Patients are assessed and stabilized prior to leaving hospital or admission to hospital arranged.
• On call doctor is notified and assisted with patient interview.
• Administrative approval is obtained for all admissions.
• Admission paperwork is completed in accordance with hospital policy.
• Intake log is completed with all information documented.
• Follow-up calls are made to those failing to show up for appointments.
• Pre-certification is obtained in accordance with insurance requirements.
• Outcome studies forms are completed.
• Guest relations are demonstrated by example and employees in need of guest relations training are counseled.
• Administration is notified of problems or significant events.
• Safety problems are identified and corrective actions taken.
• Medication is obtained after hours as ordered by the physician with proper documentation of drugs removed and accountability maintained.
• Assures that Core Measures Data (HBIPS) Abstraction Tool is completed as relates to all admissions.
• Other duties as assigned or directed by Department Director and/or Supervisor.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401K plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit

Registered Nurse or Master’s Degree in a human relations or other related field.

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