Intake Counselor

Responsibilities and Duties

• Responds to telephone and face-to-face inquiries from persons seeking mental health care or information about mental health-related services.
• Conducts screenings or assessments to determine needs of treatment and facilitates the patient's access to the appropriate level of care and setting.
• Assumes responsibility in maintaining a safe, orderly and therapeutic physical environment for all patients.
• Demonstrates good skills in assessing client's crisis and clinical indicators via phone and in-person – documenting such. Prepares written report of assessment results in a timely manner (immediately following completed assessment) and includes recommendations for the level of care and treatment needs.
• Makes appropriate interventions during assessments, and crisis situations with clients, family/friends and other professional staff.
• Assists clients who are not admitted into a program with follow‑through of clinical referrals and recommendations.
• Provides pertinent clinical information to physician and program staff who will be reviewing the patient, to ensure a smooth transition for the patient.

• Masters degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Nevada State Clinical licensure (LCSW, LSW, RN, etc.) preferred.
• Experience in a Behavioral Health facility strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of diagnostic criteria.
• Knowledgeable of patient rights and laws pertaining to mental health.

We proudly offer the following benefits available 1st of the month following just one month of employment:

• Competitive rates.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive package of benefits to include:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
• Life, Pet, Identity Theft Insurance.
• 401k.
• Generous paid time off.
• Short Term and Long Term Disability.

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