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Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Intake Counselor

Mental & Behavioral HealthConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeShippensburg, PA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master's degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or another related Human Services field, or qualification as a Registered Nurse.
  • Two to three years of experience in substance abuse or psychiatric treatment programs.
  • An active Pennsylvania nursing license is required for candidates who are nurses; a license is not required for other candidates.

Responsibilities

  • Interview and assess potential patients and inquiry callers.
  • Work with the Business Office regarding patient financial data and with the Utilization Review Department to certify admitted patients.
  • Initiate the referral and admission process by determining appropriate levels of care in conjunction with the physician or provider.
  • Initiate and maintain communication with referral sources.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in intake or admissions and managed care is preferred.

About the Company

Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Universal Health Services operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers across the United States. It generates its services by acquiring and managing healthcare facilities, then integrating them under centralized operating practices to deliver patient care. The company’s offering is the management and provision of hospital and behavioral health services, with a focus on standardized clinical operations, economies of scale, and nationwide coverage. What sets UHS apart is its long history of growth through acquisitions, its size and scale in both acute and behavioral health markets, and its ability to integrate new facilities while maintaining consistent care quality. Its goal is to provide high-quality healthcare across a broad network, improve patient outcomes, and sustain long-term value for shareholders by expanding access and efficiency in hospital and behavioral health services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Founded
1978

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