Full Time

Intake Counselor: Full-Time NOC shift and DAY shift

Aurora Behavioral Health System

Full-time

Hospitals and Health Care

Glendale, AZ

$42,000 - $60,000* / year (about $20–$29 an hour)

Job Description

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. NIGHT SHIFT. 8pm-6am/ DAY SHIFT 8am-6pm

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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 Night (NOC) Shift 8pm-6am Full Time (DAY) Shift 8am-6pm, 6am-4pm

Schedule

NOC shift is a Four 10-hour shifts, Sunday – Wednesday every week 8pm-6am

DAY shift is a rotating 2-week schedule, four 10s and every other Saturday. This position is expected to complete precerts. Week 1: Tuesday Wednesday 8am-6pm Friday 8am-6pm and Saturday 6am-4pm Week 2: will be Tuesday-Friday 8am-6pm.

Benefits