Intake Counselor
About The Position
Aurora Behavioral Health System WEST is a free standing psychiatric inpatient hospital with an outpatient program located at 6015 W. Peoria Ave Glendale AZ 85302. The facility is licensed to treat adolescents and adults for a wide range of psychiatric conditions and chemical dependency. The hospital is currently seeking Intake Counselors to provide coverage on NOC shifts during the weekend. This role involves handling referrals, scheduling assessments, completing level of care assessments for inpatient and outpatient mental health and detox services, admitting new patients, pre-certifying with insurance companies, and coordinating care with other disciplines.
Requirements
- Master degree in social work, counseling or closely related field required.
- Licensed in the state of Arizona and in good standing (LAC, LPC, LASAC, LISAC, LMSW, LCSW, LAMFT or LMFT)
- Strong working knowledge of DSM-V criteria, community resources, assessment and crisis intervention.
- Must be 21 years old.
- Able to pass background check, drug screen, and meet qualifications for an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a behavioral healthcare hospital setting is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Handle all referrals for services, schedules assessments, and/or refers patients to appropriate community resources.
- Complete level of care assessments for clients seeking inpatient and outpatient mental health and detox services.
- Admit new patients to the hospital
- Complete pre-certification with insurance companies to authorize patients' hospitalization
- Work with nursing, medical, and other disciplines to coordinate care for patients
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
