About this opportunity
Universal Health Services, Inc. lists this Assessment and Referral Counselor (PRN) - Night Shift opportunity in plymouth, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Responsibilities
Assessment and Referral Counselor - PRN
Night Shift
The Assessment & Referral Counselor assists clients who are in psychiatric/mental health crisis by assessing the current situation and making appropriate referrals for the lowest level of care consistent with what the client's needs are. Referrals or treatment recommendations are made through the collaborative efforts of team members and in accordance with facility approved level of care criteria.
Typical responsibilities include:
Incoming inquiry calls and walk-ins
Crisis Intervention
Follow any applicable EMTALA regulations and utilize emergency techniques as needed to stabilize emergent medical conditions
Provide clients, families/concerned persons, and referral sources an opportunity to discuss financial concerns or insurance questions
Triage as needed
Facilitate open discussion with clients, families, and referral sources about their feelings
Completes assessments and provides referrals if necessary
Conduct insurance pre-certifications for inpatient admission to the facility, properly document admissions, and distribute all assessment/admission paperwork appropriately
Interface closely with Medical Staff, Treatment Team, and Managed Care Organizations
Michiana Behavioral Health is dedicated to creating a therapeutic environment that helps patients restore their health and get a fresh start. Located in Plymouth, Indiana, in a rejuvenating wooded setting, Michiana Behavioral Health provides each patient with comprehensive behavioral health treatment from compassionate and caring staff. Our leadership team is committed to making sure every patient in our care receives high-quality care that gets them back on track at school, work, and home.
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Benefit highlights:
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Career development opportunities with UHS and its Subsidiaries
Competitive Compensation
About Universal Health Services
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 were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 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 all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Qualifications
Requirements:
Master's degree in Social Work or related field; or be a Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Indiana
Minimum of two (2) years of direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting, with direct experience in patient assessment, family motivation, treatment planning, and communication with external review organizations
Good listening and communication skills
Good organizational skills
Good time management skills
Have the ability to work independently
EEO Statement
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.
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At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
Who can apply
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