Job Description

Midwest Center for Youth and Families is seeking an Intake Clinician 

Available Hours: PRN/Per-diem

Midwest Center for Youth and Families (a subsidiary of UHS) has been in operation since 1997, serving youth across the country that are in need of psychiatric treatment for variety of mental health issues.  The Midwest Center is a respected healthcare provider, fully accredited, 74-bed private, residential treatment facility with locations in Valparaiso and Kouts, IN. 

We are dedicated to care of the hearts and minds of our patients with compassion and superior quality behavioral healthcare services through our full-immersion Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program for children and adolescents ages 10 - 18 who struggle with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges. 

The Patriot Support Program at Midwest Center offers specialized treatment designed to address the behavioral health needs and challenges of the children of active-duty military, reserve, and national guard members.

Join us as the leaders providing service excellence to patients, their families and each other!

Position Summary:

The Intake Clinician will respond to all requests for mental health services received at the Midwest Center. Patients admitted will meet clinical and financial criteria established the the Facility. 

Job Duties/Responsibilities

•Respond to requests for services

•Accurately completes referral forms for each request

•Determines clinical appropriateness and seeks consultation of each request for service

•Facilitates patient admissions process

•Assists with insurance managed care pre-certifications

•Communicates with internal departments on admissions and discharges

• Communicates with Marketing on referral source requests or follow-up

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 $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 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 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Intake Clinician Job Requirements:

Master's degree in mental health discipline is required.
Minimum three years of worke experience in behavioral/mental health field required.

Minimum two years of work experience in Intake Department preferred.

Must be 21 years old.

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