INTAKE COUNSELOR (DEGREED) (FT)

Responsibilities

INTAKE COUNSELOR (DEGREED) (FT) - (2 : 00 pm - 10 : 00 pm)

Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is a 120 bed capacity behavioral health facility that provides psychiatric services. We specialize in treatment for adults, children and adolescents. Brentwood Behavioral offers both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services. Located in Flowood, MS, in Rankin County with close proximity to Hinds and Madison Counties, our outpatient services are within driving distance to many surrounding areas. We help individuals and families achieve optimal mental health, resulting in improved quality of life. Our dedicated team of professionals provides individualized treatment, meeting the personal needs of our customers in a safe and nurturing environment. Visit our website @

Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a dynamic and talented Intake (Assessment & Referral) Counselor (FT) - (2 : 00 pm - 10 : 00 pm).

Must be able to work weekends, evenings,overnights, and holidays as needed.

The Intake Counselor in a mental health setting serves as the first point of contact for new patients, offering a welcoming and supportive environment while conducting initial assessments to evaluate mental health needs. This role involves coordinating appropriate care or referrals by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, maintaining accurate and confidential records, and ensuring continuity of care through effective communication with healthcare providers. A master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field is required, along with clinical experience. Strong communication, empathy, organizational skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion are essential for success in this position.

Brentwood is a challenging and rewarding work environment providing :

• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• HealthStream 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
• Pet Insurance
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Qualifications

Minimum : A Master's degree in a behavioral science field such as Psychology or Social Work, Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy. Master's degrees in Divinity or Education are acceptable only if the degree program emphasizes counseling.

Preferred :   A Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work with a license to practice in Mississippi.

About Universal Health Services

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 $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 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 . states, Washington, ., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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