Responsibilities

Anchor Hospital is seeking dynamic and talented Intake Counselors- FT

Established in 1986, Anchor Hospital specializes in the treatment of behavioral health and addictive disease disorders for teens, adults and seniors. Our mental health facility in Atlanta, Georgia is located on a secluded, 55-acre campus, less than three miles from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and is accredited by the Joint Commission. Our continuum of services includes a 24/7 free, confidential psychiatric assessment by Georgia behavioral health professionals. Anchor Hospital is a proud supporter of the National Action Alliance on Suicide Prevention. We provide Georgia behavioral health education and resources to help improve the communities we serve.

For more information and to apply for the position, please visit our website: https://anchorhospital.com

Anchor Hospital is looking for an Intake Counselor, whose responsibilities include assessment of psychiatric and medical risks/needs of those who present for care; provision of treatment recommendation, immediate patient/client disposition, arranging hospital transfer/discharge, making outpatient referrals, and/or making connections to other community agencies and resources. The position also requires, internal marketing, effective communication with physicians, efficient communication with referral sources, and overall excellent service to patients and other callers/visitors. Other responsibilities include being able to perform all aspects of the hospital’s assessment and referral process, including efficient and effective management of crisis calls and other telephone inquiries.

WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT ANCHOR HOSPITAL AND UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

• Benefits Include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & MEDICAL BENEFITS
• 401K & STOCK PURCHASE DISCOUNT PLAN
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!

Universal Health Services (UHS): Healthcare Delivered with CompassionAt UHS, we are looking for exceptional people who share our vision and values, who share our focus on hard work, enthusiasm, teamwork, loyalty, trust and cooperation. We've embraced these traits and built a team of employees who consistently work to achieve the highest level of service excellence. People are our most valuable resource at UHS as we are committed to providing high quality acute care and behavioral health services to residents of the communities we serve. We are equally committed to offering our employees unlimited opportunity in an environment that encourages professional development.

One of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies.

Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to 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.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy is required OR License as a registered nurseMinimum of one (1) year of experience in a hospital setting is preferred.Associate Licensure (LAPC, LMSW, and LAMFT) or full licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) preferred, OR Licensure as an RN in Georgia required without a Master’s.
•  Candidates must have excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Candidates must also have working knowledge of DSM-5/ICD10, and working knowledge of 1013 process.
•  Requires extensive time sitting, writing, and talking on telephone. Must be able to assist in physical crisis intervention when necessary.

COVID VACCINATION REQUIRED

UHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, openly supports and fully commits to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.