INTAKE Assessor- Fulltime

Overview

Austin Oaks Hospital is an 80-bed facility that offers a broad spectrum of psychiatric services for adults and children ages 4 to 17. Located on a 13-acre oak-lined campus, we provide a home-like environment that promotes crisis resolution, positive self-awareness, social skills, and personal growth. Our psychiatric treatment and substance abuse services are available through both inpatient and outpatient programs to fit your needs.

A confidential assessment from our trained staff can help determine which services best suit your recovery goals. Austin Oaks Hospital is located in South Austin, 10 minutes from downtown. Please visit our website for more information:

Austin Oaks Offers

Austin Oaks Hospital is seeking qualified, energetic candidates for our current job openings. We welcome new grads. Join us and be a part of our organization servicing our communities mental health needs. If you are a dedicated, hardworking individual who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply. Austin Oaks Hospital puts patient care first.

One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Austin Oaks is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone at Austin Oaks, as you are part of a large network of peer professionals and nursing leaders who routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry.

Intake Counselor - Full Time serves as the first point of contact for referral sources and potential patients to schedule assessments and/or admissions. Responds to incoming calls to the hospital to coordinate referrals/admissions. Provides assessment of patients’ psychiatric and medical status. Ensures all inquiries, referrals, and admissions are accurately documented in the computer system and notes regarding referrals and upcoming admissions are documented on proper forms.

Ensures all referral patient medical record information is completed and nursing and clinical staff are adequately apprised of the patient’s condition/history. Ensures referral material is copied/distributed and prepared in unit charts as required. Assesses, directs, and intervenes in crisis situations. Provides leadership and direction to mental health technicians. Contributes to treatment plans as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Provides and directs milieu management.

Delivers health education to patients and families. Maintains confidentiality of patients’ medical records. Communicates with sensitivity to growth, development, and cultural issues. Attends mandatory training and in-services.

• 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:

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 its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Education:

Master’s Degree and Licensed by State of Texas in Counseling (LPC)

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years experience in the mental health field. Minimum of 2 years experience providing…