Intake Counselor - Aurora Behavioral Health System
Tempe, AZ
About the Job
Job description
Come join our team of professionals at Aurora Behavioral Health System. 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. The schedule we are hiring for is Thursday 8p to 6a, Saturday 7p to 7a and Sunday 7p to 7a.
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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: Full Time
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
Education:
- Master's (Required)
License/Certification: Required
- (LAC, LPC, LASAC, LISAC, LMSW, LCSW, LAMFT or LMFT) (Required)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
- Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical
- Must be eligible for a fingerprint clearance card
Source : Aurora Behavioral Health System