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Intake Counselor

Auroraarizona, Glendale, AZ, United States


Job description
Come join our team of professionals at Aurora Behavioral Health System WEST located at 6015 W. Peoria Ave Glendale AZ 85302. ABHS is a free standing psychiatric inpatient hospital with an outpatient program. Our psychiatric facility is licensed to treat adolescents and adults for a wide range of psychiatric conditions and chemical dependency. We are currently looking for Intake Counselors to assist with coverage on NOC shifts during the weekend.

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Job duties

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.

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.

Experience in a behavioral healthcare hospital setting is a plus.

Must be 21 years old.

Able to pass background check, drug screen, and meet qualifications for an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Job Types: Part‑time, Per diem

Benefits

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Medical Specialty

Psychiatry

Schedule

10 hour shift

12 hour shift

Night shift

On call

Overnight shift

Weekends as needed

Per Diem

Education

Master's (Required)

License/Certification

(LAC, LPC, LASAC, LISAC, LMSW, LCSW, LAMFT or LMFT) (Required)

Shift availability

Overnight Shift (Required) PER DIEM

Work Location: In person

6015 W. Peoria Ave Glendale, AZ 85302

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