Intake Counselor (Degreed) - Prn

Responsibilities

At Rolling Hills, our mission is to offer compassionate, safe, and effective behavioral healthcare treatment. We use solution‑focused strategies and diligently strive for a safe and positive environment for patients, families, and employees. We never forget that we provide care and comfort to people in need.

The Intake Admissions Counselor serves as the first point of contact for referral sources and potential patients to schedule assessments and/or admissions. In addition, the Admissions Counselor will be responsible for:

• Thoroughly assess and complete the assessment tool for all clients as required by Rolling Hills.
• Assist clients in being admitted or referred out to the service or resource that best addresses their needs.
• Document findings, recommendations and outcomes.
• Triage, insurance pre‑certification, computer entry and data analysis & clinical documentation.

• Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
• Shift Differential for Nights ($3) and Weekends ($3);
  Weekend Nights ($6)
• Full Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision) after 31 days
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match

Must have weekend availability.

Master's degree in Behavioral Health field (e.g., Counseling, Social Work, Psychology) required.

Current BLS certification and current Handle With Care (HWC) certification (training provided).

Experience in psychiatric evaluation, triage, and crisis stabilization preferred; strong assessment skills required; skills in application of DSM methodology; excellent telephone etiquette and tact; ability to interact effectively with persons of widely diverse roles, backgrounds, cultures, and socioeconomic classes, those in crisis or resistant or negative toward organization; effective oral and written communication skills; basic data entry skills preferred; organizational, time management, problem solving, crisis management skills necessary;

flexibility, creativity, and ability to manage stress necessary. Understanding of EMTALA guidelines, mandatory screening agent usage, HIPAA regulations, and third‑party payer knowledge preferred.

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.