Licensed Intake Coordinator Full-Time

About the Role

River Oaks Hospital, located in metropolitan New Orleans, Louisiana, is a private psychiatric facility for adults, adolescents and children. Since 1970, River Oaks has established a tradition of excellence in the treatment of acute psychiatric illness, dual diagnosis, alcohol and drug detoxification, trauma based disorders, compulsive behaviors, and eating disorders. River Oaks has provided quality treatment to service individuals suffering from mental illness, and/or addictive disorders. Situated on a 14-acre campus, services are available at all levels of care (inpatient, day or partial hospitalization, outpatient, and intensive outpatient). River Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented ADMISSIONS INTAKE COUNSELOR- FULL TIME to contribute to the provision of quality and appropriate crisis intervention and referral services, schedules, and coordinates assessments, processes admissions while ensuring all services are administered within hospital standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality and appropriate crisis intervention and referral services
• Schedule and coordinate assessments
• Process admissions while ensuring all services are administered within hospital standards and guidelines
• Provide service to all populations while demonstrating the Service Excellence Standards: Treat Everyone As a Guest, Demonstrate Professionalism and Excellence in all things I do, Practice Teamwork

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology or a related field required
• LCSW, LPC, or RN Louisiana Licensure preferred
• Crisis intervention training required
• Experience on a Crisis Line or psychiatric setting preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both in person and over the phone
• Ability to set priorities

Benefits

• Engaging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off