Job Description

Southridge Behavioral Hospital is a beautiful and new state-of-the-art facility. As a joint venture with the Trinity Health System and Universal Health Services, we will serve up to 96 adult and geriatric patients across four units when we open in 2025.

We believe that caring, dedicated and valued staff provide exceptional patient care. We are seeking high caliber applicants that will provide innovative and evidence-based care focused on our patient’s individual needs, comfort and safety. Thank you for considering our Intake Clinician LMSW, LLMSW position as we look forward to this exciting opening!

More information about Southridge can be found online at: 

Position Description:

The Intake Clinician, under the supervision of the Intake Director, provides telephonic and in-person risk assessment to assist the physician in identification of appropriate level of care for potential patients. The Intake Clinician is the initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients, and unit staff. The Intake Clinician works with the Business Office regarding patient financial data and verification and prior authorization of insurance benefits as needed, as well as with the UR Department for the certification of patients admitted.

Benefit Highlights:

· Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

· 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company Match

· Employee Stock Purchase Program

· Competitive Compensation & Paid Time Off

· Disability, Life, Pet Insurance and much more!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com 

Southridge also has a focus on furthering your Education and Career Development:

· Career ladder focus with opportunities to cross train, build skills and grow in leadership

· Tuition reimbursement assistance program

· Tuition savings through a partnership with Chamberlain University

· In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (20 CEUs)

· Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!

· HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses

Hours and Location:

Full-time, 7pm to 7:30am for night shift. Every other weekend rotation required.

We are located on the south side of Grand Rapids, near the intersection of M-6 and Byron Center Ave SW: 6291 Venture Hills Boulevard SW, Byron Center, MI 49315

Job Requirements:

Education: Masters Degree required. 

Experience:  A minimum of three years’ experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred. 

License: Active MA Level License in the state of Michigan: LMSW, LLMSW, LLPC, LPC, LLP, TLLP

If you would like to learn more before applying, please call or text Valerie at 616-500-4581 or email at valerie.vranish@uhsinc.com 

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 steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. 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 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.

EEO Statement

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