Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Fairmount Behavioral Health System, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS).
Job overview
The Intake Counselor (Admissions Counselor) role at Fairmount Behavioral Health System involves conducting risk assessments, crisis intervention, and coordinating patient admissions to support psychiatric and addiction treatment programs.
Responsibilities and impact
The Admissions Counselor conducts telephonic and in-person assessments, manages referrals and intake processes, completes data entry, verifies insurance, assists physicians with clinical assessments, and communicates with patients, families, and staff to facilitate admissions.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers competitive compensation, generous paid time off, excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans, a 401(k) with company match, discounted stock plan, SoFi student loan refinancing, tuition assistance, and career development opportunities within UHS.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a master's degree in counseling, psychology, human services, be a licensed RN, or hold a master's in social work, with 1-3 years of intake, assessment, admission, and crisis intervention experience in psychiatric mental health, preferably inpatient. Skills include crisis management, behavior management, communication, and knowledge of addiction and developmental issues.
Career development
The role offers career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries, including tuition assistance and pathways to advance in behavioral health services.
Work environment and culture
Fairmount Behavioral Health System provides a peaceful, therapeutic environment emphasizing integrity, competence, compassion, and mutual respect, supporting diversity and inclusion.
Company information
Fairmount Behavioral Health System is a major regional provider of psychiatric and addiction treatment located in Philadelphia, operating under Universal Health Services, a large healthcare management company with over 90,000 employees and a history since 1978.
Job location and travel
The job is based on a 27-acre wooded campus in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia, bordering Fairmount Park, providing a therapeutic setting for patients and families.
Unique job features
The position involves working with a specialized co-occurring psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment program, requiring skills in de-escalation and crisis intervention in a behavioral health setting with exposure to potentially aggressive patients.
Company overview
Fairmount Behavioral Health System is a leading provider of mental health and substance abuse treatment services. They offer a range of inpatient and outpatient programs for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. The company generates revenue through patient care services, including therapy, counseling, and medication management. Established in 1924, Fairmount has a long history of commitment to mental health, continually evolving to incorporate the latest in treatment methodologies and patient care standards.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight experience in psychiatric intake, crisis intervention, and telephonic patient communication, emphasizing skills in risk assessment and coordinating admissions processes relevant to Fairmount Behavioral Health System's needs.
Focus on demonstrating your ability to manage patient information accurately, navigate EMR systems efficiently, and handle insurance verification, reflecting the detailed administrative and clinical responsibilities described.
Apply through multiple platforms including the Fairmount Behavioral Health System corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application reach and visibility.
Connect with current Admissions Counselors or mental health professionals at Fairmount Behavioral Health System on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on their work with co-occurring disorders or asking about their experience with the detox and rehab programs.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'psychiatric intake,' 'crisis intervention,' 'risk assessment,' 'EMR navigation,' and 'behavior management' to ensure it passes initial screenings effectively.
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