Responsibilities WHO WE ARE: River Oaks Hospital (a UHS affilicated 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). For more information please visit: POSITION SUMMARY: River Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Admissions- Intake Call Specialist PRN to receive intake calls and unplanned individual/ family walk-ins with compassion, empathy, a sense of service and urgency, and to insure each person receives an appropriate assessment by intake or referral. Thorough and accurate documentation of calls and other intake related paperwork is a critical component of the job.Promotes patient care consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the hospital. BENEITS HIGHLIGHTS: •Challenging and rewarding work environment•Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off•Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans•401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan•SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program•Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!•More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or Social Services field or relevant patient care experience preferred.
- Ability to work with others in a team environment.
- Previous experience with intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention with a psychiatric mental health population required, preferably in an inpatient setting preferred.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Detail oriented.
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