Intake Counselor-Weekends job at Brentwood Behavioral Health of Louisiana in Shreveport

Brentwood Behavioral Health of Louisiana is at present looking to employ Intake Counselor-Weekends on Mon, 16 Sep 2013 22:54:56 GMT. The Intake Counselor will screen intake calls for appropriate level of care and conduct initial intake assessments to determine appropriateness for admission to facility or community referral. Responsibilities include: Assists caller in providing recommendations for appropriate action including assessment and/or admission, or referral to an appropriate agency for further services when in-house...

Intake Counselor-Weekends

Location: Shreveport Louisiana

Description: Brentwood Behavioral Health of Louisiana is at present looking to employ Intake Counselor-Weekends right now, this job will be placed in Louisiana. Detailed specification about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. The Intake Counselor will screen
intake calls for appropriate level of care and conduct initial intake
assessments to determine appropriateness for adm! ission to facility or
community referral.

Responsibilities include:
Assists caller in providing recommendations
for appropriate action including assessment and/or admission, or
referral to an appropriate agency for further services when in-house
services are inappropriate.

Conducts admissions assessments. Completes
thorough and timely admissions assessments. Communicates patient
information, in adherence with HIPAA standards, with other treatment
professionals and service areas, relevant to the provision of
services upon admission.

Communicates effectively and demonstrates
quality customer service with all internal and external customers.
Communicates professionally and with compassion.

Maintains working knowledge of current
hospital and payer source criteria, custodial parent and guardian
requirements, pre-certification processes, and referral sources.

Adheres to general! performance standards for
hospital employees, and maintai! ns licensure and training
requirements. Fosters productive teamwork within the integrated
hospital system.

Join our team and discover a rewarding, fulfilling
career.

Brentwood Hospital is a 200-bed
psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment facility located in
Shreveport, Louisiana. Brentwood has served Louisiana, East Texas and
South Arkansas for more than 40 years. We provide quality services to
children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. We help individuals and
families achieve optimal mental health, resulting in improved quality
of life. A dedicated professional team provides individualized
treatment, meeting the personal needs of our customers in a safe and
nurturing environment.

Universal Health Services, Inc.
(UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected
health care management companies, operating through its subsidiaries
acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities ! and ambulatory
centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more
than 65,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or
purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create
a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost
control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a
service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion.

Requirements

This opportunity is available to individuals who

meet the following requirements:
Masters Degree in social work, psychology,
counseling or related area of study from an accredited college or
university and/or current Registered Nurse License to practice in the
state of Louisiana.

A minimum of two (2) years experience in
psychiatric treatment setting preferred

Awareness and understanding of psychiatric
diagnosis and able to conduct clinical assessment
Demonstrate awareness and understanding of
referral processe! s and community resources.

Able to visually observe to convey verbally
and in writing patient behavior. Able to write legibly and
grammatically to convey patient behavior and information on patient
assessments.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient
information.

Knowledge and adherence to facility safety
practices

Effective oral and written communication
skills and knowledge of telephone etiquette is required

Ability to interact in a positive manner and
to communicate well with co-workers, supervisor and other hospital
employees

Must be able to work in a fast-paced
environment with frequent interruptions

Ability to maintain information as highly
confidential

Able to exert up to 100 pounds of force
occasionally

Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach,
stand, walk, push, pull, lift & grasp

Successful completion of Nonviolent C! risis
Intervention (CPI) & CPR within 90 days of employment

UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance
from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone
calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any
employee at UHS via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method
without a valid written search agreement in place for this position
will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the
event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or
through other means.
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Brentwood Behavioral Health of Louisiana.

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This job starts available on: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 22:54:56 GMT

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