Weekend Admissions Part-Time

Responsibilities

Dover Behavioral Health is a mental health facility located in Dover, DE. Our treatment center provides mental health and addiction treatment services to individuals from Delaware, Maryland, and most other states throughout the US. Our experienced, caring professionals are the heart of what we do, providing superior inpatient and outpatient behavioral healthcare services for adolescents and adults. We provide consistent attention to our patients and are responsive to their individual needs.

Our treatment programs are tailored to the needs of each patient and are developed and implemented through a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach that combines the skill and expertise of our healthcare professionals. All who turn to us for assistance will find a helping hand and a compassionate heart.

Dover Behavioral Health System is seeking a Part Time Admissions Counselor (RN). The incumbent will be responsible for delivering high quality assessment and admissions services to the public. This position is Part Time and includes a benefits package with medical, dental, vision, retirement, vacation pay and more!

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric and/or chemical dependency assessments, crisis intervention, professional advice and assistance with disposition of a psychiatric or CD problem or situation, which may or may not include admission to any DBHS Program
• Provide service to a variety of customer groups, including but not limited to: physicians, allied health professionals, hospital emergency departments, convenience care centers, other health care providers, schools, social services and mental health agencies, police, courts, employers and the public at large
• Respond to telephone, off-site, and face-to-face inquiries seeking mental health care or information about mental health related services. Facilitate callers to optimal level of care or resources
• Document all crisis calls and related information on Intake Call form and enter data for tracking and analysis
• Coordinate admissions from other facilities and treatment centers
• Help patients and families adjust to hospital admissions explaining emotional/social responses to illness and treatment
• Conduct crisis safety plans for patients referred to outpatient level of care and coordinates appropriate discharge plans from the Assessment and Referral Center
• Responsible for providing thorough clinical information to insurance companies to meet requirements/criteria for services to provide necessary services

• UHS is Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• A Competitive Total Compensation Package
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match and Stock Options
• Generous Paid Time Off and flexible scheduling
• Licensure and CEU Assistance, including onsite trainings!

• Current license to practice nursing in State of Delaware (or eligible to receive or renew) required
• Current BLS certification required
• Charge Nurse/Leadership experience required
• Behavioral Health/Psychiatric experience preferred
• Mental Health Screener Certification Preferred (DBH will assist with obtaining certification)

• Tuition Assistance
• Loan Forgiveness
• Orientation (Could earn 20 CEUs)
  * Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations
• Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career Health Stream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• 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

Mental Health Screener Certification Preferred (DBH will assist with obtaining certification)

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