UHS·Highlands Ranch, Colorado
The Intake Clinician performs psychiatric assessments and crisis interventions for individuals seeking assistance via telephone or in person. They coordinate patient admissions and referrals to appropriate levels of care while collaborating with medical staff to ensure optimal patient care.
Challenging and rewarding work environment Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan Pet insurance 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Generous Paid Time Off Free Basic Life Insurance Tuition and Educational Reimbursement More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:benefits.uhsguest.com Shift Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 8am - 4:30pm Shift Differential Pay: Up to $6.00/hour $1 added to base rate of pay if bilingual (must pass a language assessment; eligible to take assessment after completing first 30 days) If you need assistance or would like to reach someone in the Human Resources department at Highlands please email: HIGHLANDSBHSHumanResourceContact@uhsinc.com. Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
LPC or LCSW preferred LPCC or LSW required Masters Degree in Psychology, Social Work or Counseling. Prefer previous experience with hospital psychiatric patients of all ages. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. EEO Statement 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set 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 (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
A Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling is required, along with an LSW or LPCC license. LPC or LCSW certifications and previous experience with psychiatric patients of all ages are preferred.
Market context
In Colorado, behavioral-health practicum and internship roles often draw steady interest from students preparing for licensure, especially in mental health and substance use treatment settings. These positions are competitive because employers look for candidates who are already enrolled in a qualifying master’s program, eligible for placement, and ready to learn under licensed supervision. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your program’s placement rules and tailor your application to your licensure goals.