Intake Counselor PRN Weekend NIGHTS

Responsibilities

Three Rivers Behavioral Health is a 136-bed treatment facility that specializes in quality behavioral health and substance abuse services for adolescents and adults. We offer a full continuum of care through an integrated system of inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. Conveniently located between I‑20 (Exit 61) and I‑26 (Exit 110) in West Columbia, SC, our team of 300+ high‑quality employees describe working here as "family atmosphere," "supportive leadership," and "life‑changing."

Progressive professionals in psychiatry, medicine, nursing, social services, and activity therapy serve hundreds of adults and adolescents each month with the common goal of creating new beginnings. Healthcare professionals have a unique opportunity to affect lives for the better each and every day. Choose Three Rivers and start your life‑changing journey today.

Job Summary: Serves as the first point of contact for referral sources and potential patients to schedule assessments and/or admissions. Thoroughly assesses and completes the assessment tool for all clients as required by Three Rivers Behavioral Health. Assists clients in being admitted or referred to the service or resource to best address their needs. Documents findings, recommendations, and outcomes. Performs triage, insurance pre‑certification, computer entry, data analysis, and clinical documentation.

The position is Weekend: 11pm - 7:30am.

• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Effectively and appropriately communicate with coworkers, referral sources, transportation personnel, patients, and their families.
• Respond immediately to crisis situations concerning patients and/or family members; work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation, and foot traffic.
• Handle interruptions often and move from one task to another; remain flexible and not easily frustrated by differences of opinion.
• Exercise self‑control in potentially volatile situations, such as verbal or physical confrontation.
• Work and concentrate in a fast‑paced environment.

• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations.
• Diverse programming to expand your experience.
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Pet insurance.
• SoFi student loan refinancing program.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee referral program.
• More information available on the Benefits Guest Website:

Job Requirements:

• Masters degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work OR ADN/BSN and current SC RN license.
• Prior intake, assessment, admission, and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting.
• Knowledge of hospital admission functions, psychological assessment and risk assessment, psychiatric diagnoses symptomology, basic chemical dependency, age‑specific growth and development, and crisis and behavior management.
• Understanding of EMTALA guidelines, HIPAA regulations, and third‑party payer knowledge preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; detail oriented and strong computer skills.
• Ability to handle interruptions and transition between tasks; remain flexible and avoid frustration with differing opinions.
• Ability to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation, and foot traffic.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

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 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.

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