PRN - Intake Counselor (Licensed)

PRN Intake Counselor Opportunity

Hickory Trail Hospital, an 86-bed behavioral health facility located just south of Dallas, has been providing quality health care to the residents of DFW since 1988. Hickory Trail Hospital provides inpatient and day treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. Our professional staff individualizes care to uniquely fit the intensity and severity of each client's case and their family's needs. Because crisis occurs at all times of the day and night, our services are provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are also a proud supporter of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention.

Visit us online athttps://www.hickorytrail.com/

Position Summary:

TheIntake Counselor, under the supervision of the Director of Admissions, interviews and assesses potential patients and inquiry callers. TheIntake Counselorworks with the Business Officeregardingpatient financial data, as well as with the UR Department for the certification of patients admitted.Also initiatesthe referral process whenindicated, andcommunicates with referral sources.

Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field.

Experience: Two-three (2-3) years' experience in the area of substance/ a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; must have strong clinical assessment skills. Combination of education, licensure and experience and/ or student internship hours may be considered.

License: Must possess a state licensure: LPC, LPC-I, LCDC, LMFT, LMSW or LCSW or RN.

Additional Requirements: CPR and CPI training must be completed prior to beginning work. Must be able to pass a competency exam for the area upon hire.

Universal Health Services (UHS):

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since itsinceptioninto an esteemedFortune500 corporation, annualrevenuesduring2025were$17.4billion.In 2026,UHS was again recognized as one ofFortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, waslisted in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquarteredin King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately101,500employeesand continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physiciannetworkand various related serviceslocated in 40U.S.states, Washington, D.C., PuertoRicoand the United Kingdom.Foradditional informationvisitwww.uhs.com.

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