INTAKE COUNSELOR (DEGREED)

La Amistad Behavioral Health Services - Maitland, FL

Job Title: INTAKE COUNSELOR (DEGREED)

Position: Counselor

Job Type: Full Time

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Location

Address:

City: Maitland

State: FL

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Job Responsibilities

Assist with the patient intake process.
Take patient intake calls and provide information to individuals, agencies, and facilities requesting information regarding potential admissions.
Develop and maintain relationships with ongoing sources of referral to alternate treatment sources when appropriate.
Know and understand the Intake Call System Procedures and respond to telephone inquiry calls.
Obtain clinical information on potential patients and determine clinical and financial eligibility.
Complete Intake Assessment with patient and/or family.
Initiate verification of insurance coverage to determine viability of insurance for individuals seeking admission.
Greet new admissions and their families, making them feel comfortable and welcome.
Answer questions and alleviate concerns of new admissions and their families.
Set up tours when appropriate and inform facility staff of tours and assessments.
Orient residents and families/guardians to the facility covering policies such as phone, mail, visiting, personal belongings, key contacts, and treatment participation.
Determine a provisional diagnosis for mental health and/or chemical dependence treatment.
Successfully precertify mental health and/or chemical dependence treatment with insurance companies.
Assist in locating an available, suitable treatment resource when the patient is not appropriate for the clinical program.
Exhibit effective oral and written communication related to the Patient Intake Process.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Above average communication skills
High level of initiative
Motivation
Independent judgement
Organizational skills
Ability to relate to those emotionally disturbed and in crisis

Preferred Skills

Two years of clinical experience in a psychiatric setting
Current license from the State of Florida such as LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, or Registered Nurse (RN)

Requirements

Experience: Minimum two years of clinical experience in psychiatric setting preferred

Education: Master's degree from an accredited university in a human service area or RN

License & Certification:

LCSW
LMFT
LMHC
RN

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COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

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

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Facility Details

Name: La Amistad Behavioral Health Services

Description: A leader in the field of behavioral health care, committed to providing the highest quality of care in an atmosphere that nurtures healing and growth.

Specialties:

Behavioral health care

Mission: Building healthy communities, which start with healthy individuals, linked through sound relationships to their families, friends, neighbors and peers.