Counselor - Behavioral Health Specialist

4 weeks ago


Memphis, Tennessee, United States Universal Health Services Full time

Lakeside Behavioral Health System offers a unique opportunity for individuals seeking to work in a team-oriented and compassionate organization.

Our staff value our team as their number one reason for working at Lakeside, and we provide competitive compensation, excellent comprehensive benefits, opportunities for advancement, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

Since 1969, Lakeside has been the premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addictive disease services in the Memphis and Mid-South region.

We are located on a serene 37-acre campus in northeast Shelby County, serving as the setting for the treatment of children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors.

Lakeside's comprehensive programs treat disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, depression, and anxiety, mental illness, and addictive disease disorders such as alcoholism, drug addiction, and substance abuse.

The Needs Assessment and Referral Counselor provides telephonic and in-person risk assessment and crisis intervention, initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, determines appropriate level of care, facilitates the admission process, and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff.

Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries

Requirements:

  • Licensed Physicians, APRNs, Licensed Psychologists, Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, Registered Nurses, Masters in Social Work, Masters in Counseling, Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, or Masters of Psychology required
  • Prior intake, assessment, admission, and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting
  • Prefer knowledge of crisis intervention and risk assessment, psychiatric diagnoses symptomology, basic chemical dependency, age-specific growth and development, and crisis and behavior management

Supervision Received:

NARC Director, Assistant NARC Director, NARC Shift Coordinator

Universal Health Services (UHS)

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries.

During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.)


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