Intake Counselor (Psychiatry)

Aurora San Diego•San Diego, CA

7h•$30 - $46

About The Position

As an Intake Counselor for Aurora Behavioral Healthcare San Diego, you’ll assess the needs of our incoming patients, schedule appointments, give referrals, and coordinate care for patients in need. You will serve actively and constructively as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team, supporting the organization and program or unit philosophy of care; to ensure the safety and well-being of each patient. Pay Range: $30/hr. to $46/hr. Available Shifts: Full Time: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, from 10:00 A.M. to 6:30 P.M.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or Related Behavioral Health Sciences
BLS (Basic Life Support ) Certification for Healthcare Providers following the American Heart Association guidelines

Responsibilities

Respond to routine and crisis calls coming into the Intake Department
Assess patients for suicidal, homicidally, and other dangerous propensities
Provide DSM-5 diagnoses in consultation with the psychiatrist
Complete managed care authorizations for patient treatment
Interface with other hospital departments in arranging patient care
Ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive team
Handling legal issues related to patient care, such as 5150 criteria, conservatorships, minors’ issues

Benefits

401K Retirement Plan
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Pet Insurance
Healthcare Spending Account & Dependent Care Spending Account
Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.)
PTO Plan
Holiday Premium Pay
PTO Cash Out option
Sick Pay
Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
ID Theft Protection
Employee Appreciation Events
Employee Discount Opportunities