Intake Counselor Thursday - Sunday 10am - 8:30pm
Company: Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
Location: Reno
Posted on: May 6, 2025
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Job Description:
The Intake Counselor will help assess the needs of walk-in and
telephone callers and ensure their referral to the service or
resource to best address their needs.Responsibilities and
DutiesResponds to telephone and face-to-face inquiries from persons
seeking mental health care or information about mental
health-related services.Conducts screenings or assessments to
determine needs of treatment and facilitates the patient's access
to the appropriate level of care and setting.Assumes responsibility
in maintaining a safe, orderly and therapeutic physical environment
for all patients.Demonstrates good skills in assessing client's
crisis and clinical indicators via phone and in-person -
documenting such. Prepares written report of assessment results in
a timely manner (immediately following completed assessment) and
includes recommendations for the level of care and treatment
needs.Makes appropriate interventions during assessments, and
crisis situations with clients, family/friends and other
professional staff.Assists clients who are not admitted into a
program with follow through of clinical referrals and
recommendations.Provides pertinent clinical information to
physician and program staff who will be reviewing the patient, to
ensure a smooth transition for the patient.RequirementsMasters
degree in Social Work or related field requiredNevada State
Clinical licensure (LCSW, LSW, RN, etc.) preferredExperience in a
Behavioral Health facility strongly preferredKnowledge of
diagnostic criteriaKnowledgeable of patient rights and laws
pertaining to mental healthBenefitsWe proudly offer the following
benefits available 1st of the month following just one month of
employment:Competitive ratesTuition reimbursementComprehensive
package of benefits to include:MedicalDentalVisionLife, Pet,
Identity Theft Insurance401kGenerous paid time offShort Term and
Long Term Disabilityby Jobble
Keywords: Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Lincoln , Intake Counselor Thursday - Sunday 10am - 8:30pm, Other , Reno, California
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