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Intake Coordinator

Auroraarizona, Tempe, AZ, United States


Overview
Job description. Come join our team of professionals at Aurora Behavioral Health System, East. This 138-bed free standing psychiatric inpatient hospital and outpatient program located in Tempe, AZ is looking for experienced, Intake Coordinators for our Patient Services Call Center Department. Our psychiatric facility is licensed to treat adolescents and adults for a wide range of psychiatric conditions and chemical dependency.

Responsibilities

Handle all general inquiry calls from potential customers and referral sources.

Schedule assessments for our Aurora Behavioral Health Tempe and Glendale locations, and/or refer patients to appropriate community resources.

Gather information from callers to complete detailed intake form to determine appropriate level of care needed or to make referrals to appropriate resources.

Act as a liaison for hospital referrals transferring for behavioral health inpatient treatment.

Work with nursing, medical, and other disciplines to coordinate care for patients.

Must be trained in Suicide Intervention Skills or willing to obtain certification i.e.; ASIST

Requirements

Bachelors degree in social work or counseling (preferred); high school diploma required

Ideal candidate is moving towards obtaining licensure

Knowledge of DSM-V criteria, community resources, assessment and crisis intervention

Experience in a behavioral healthcare hospital setting, call center and crisis work is a plus

Must be 21 years of age or older

Able to pass a background check, drug screen, and meet qualifications for fingerprint clearance

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Medical Specialty
Psychiatry

Education

High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location
In person

Schedule openings
Thursday-Sunday 8pm-6am

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