Mental Health Care Counselor

Del Amo Behavioral Health System, a subsidiary of UHS offers a safe and compassionate environment for individuals looking for hope and healing from emotional, psychiatric and addiction issues.

Del Amo Behavioral Health offers a wide range of options, including inpatient, outpatient and specialty programs that includes children, adolescents, adults and seniors. Whether addressing the needs of adults, adolescents or children, we are committed to providing our patients with treatment to help them find recovery that endures. Our patients receive the same quality treatment from our thoughtful and compassionate team no matter the level of care.

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Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

The Intake Counselor responds to all persons requesting assistance either by telephone or in person, and provides psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention and referrals to Hospital staff and services to outside sources, based on the nature of the problem(s) and financial resources. Admissions to the Hospital are facilitated through coordinated efforts with the Business Office, Utilization Review and the Department of Nursing Services.

Intake Counselors, who are Registered Nurses, may service as a Qualified Medical Professional (QMP) and/or a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) to perform medical screens (Medical and Mental Health Component) to determine whether an individual has an emergency medical condition. Intake Counselors who are Masters degreed or above may serve as a QMHP to perform medical screens (Mental Health Component) to determine whether an individual has an emergency medical condition.

Assertively responds to telephone and/or walk-in requests for psychiatric assistance.

Identifies high risks and documents clearly on Intake Screening Form, completes High Risk Screening Form and hands off both to unit staff.

Documents all inquiries on Intake Screening Form, including requests for beds that are currently not available. Contacts Therapist, Nurse, Parents, or other Person(s) to obtain pertinent medical and clinical information in order to thoroughly complete the Intake Screening Form.

Telephones direct outside referral source regarding disposition of case.

Makes arrangements with a member of the Psychiatric Assessment Team (“P.A.T. services, i.e. name of patient, telephone number, address, crisis/problem, etc.

Knowledgeable of admission criteria for all services, units, and programs.

Offers admission to Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) levels of care when appropriate.

Obtains signatures for “Conditions of Admissions” from adult patients admitted on involuntary detention (5150).

Financial Information

As one of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies.

Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.

UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) Minimum of a Masters Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field, or nursing degree required.

Licensure by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an LCSW, MFT or Associate/Intern preferred; Experience: Previous experience in a clinical department of a psychiatric hospital/behavioral health facility and previous clinical experience with psychiatric patients required.

Must have diplomacy and tact in all interactions including dealing with members of the Medical and Hospital staff.

Must have strong community contact base and knowledge of community referral sources.

Must be able to perform assignments with minimal supervision;

Must be able to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific and/or ethical principles;

Must possess a valid California Drivers License in order to drive hospital vehicles or on hospital business.

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