Intake Counselor : Per Diem

Job description

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 a Full-Time Intake Counselor. The available schedule is a rotating schedule requiring every other Saturday.

#INDHIGH

Job duties

• Handle all referrals for services, schedule assessments, and / or refer 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

A master's degree in social work, counseling, or a closely related field is 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-5 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 a background check, drug screen, and meet qualifications for an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job Types : Full Time and Per Diem

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Medical Specialty :

Psychiatry

Education :

Master's (Required)

License / Certification : Required

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

Work Location : In person