What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intake Therapist (Outpatient) position at UHS?
Intake Coordinator/Therapist (Outpatient Unit)
Join us in helping others rediscover their “hope.” Since our establishment in 2011, we have been dedicated to providing exceptional and specialized mental health and addiction treatment in a nurturing and supportive environment. Together, we will work toward a future where mental health is prioritized, stigma is diminished and individuals can live their lives to the fullest potential. If you’re looking for an opportunity to build the career of your dreams and join a team of professionals passionate about helping others, Aspen Grove Behavioral Hospital may be the place for you! Please visit www.aspengrovehospital.com
Your position details:
- Full-Time: Mon - Fri. 9:00am - 5:00pm, may be assigned to cover IOP groups when needed, some schedule flexibility REQUIRED
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans - over 20 benefit options; including pet insurance
- Company matched 401(K) with company match and discounted stock purchase plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 subsidiaries!
Your goals and objectives include:
Initial contact for patients and referral sources
Providing clinical assessment and determination of ongoing clinical needs
Provides telephonic risk assessment and in-person clinical assessment
Determines appropriate level of care by providing DSM V diagnosis and consulting with the hospital psychiatrist to determine disposition.
Facilities the admission process and provides appropriate clinical information for ongoing treatment.
As needed, assists outpatient therapists with delivery of group sessions
Completing psycho-social assessments, treatment plans, discharge plans, and other clinical related duties
Qualifications
Your qualifications and requirements will include:
- Master’s degree in social work or mental health counseling REQUIRED
- Unrestricted and valid Utah license REQUIRED (CSW, ACMHC, LCSW, LCHMC)
- Minimum 2 years' of post-graduate related experience in psychiatric or substance abuse treatment required.
- Experience in settings that include outpatient (IOP) or partial hospitalization (PHP) PREFERRED
- Familiarity with managed health care process, medical terminology, experience in case management, discharge planning, and/or utilization review preferred.
- Must be at least 21 years of age or older and able to pass thorough background check and drug screen
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