Intake Counselor

Responsibilities

Full Time Day Position: (Sat-Wed) Fairfax Behavioral Health is seeking Master’s Level Intake Clinicians for our Assessment team located in Kirkland, WA.

Our intake team operates 24/7 handling referrals from hospitals, DCRs and providers for our Kirkland, Everett and Monroe campuses. Intake clinicians and nurses also assist callers from across the state with inquiries into our services for both mental health and substance use concerns.

Position Summary The Intake team functions as the entry point for all those who seek services at our facilities. The work environment is energetic, and fast‑paced. We are looking for individuals with strong clinical skills and the ability to build rapport quickly with callers, whether it’s a referral source, potential patient, or a caller concerned about a loved one. The ideal candidate is able to work independently while also possessing the ability and awareness of when to step in to help with the effort of the team as a whole.

Candidates must have experience being part of a multi‑disciplinary team and be able to communicate professionally with different departments within the hospital. Strong phone, clinical assessment, and interpersonal communication skills are also required.

The position is full‑time and weekend shifts are required. Apply online!

Education:

Masters degree in social work or a mental health related field.

Experience:

A minimum of one (1) year’s experience in social work or a mental health setting. Familiarity with the Washington state mental health system is preferred.

Additional Requirements:

Active Washington State license (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT – associate licenses also accepted). Must be able to complete CPR, 1st Aid, Handle with Care, and Verbal De‑escalation trainings upon hire.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. 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.