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Intake Counselor

Aurora Behavioral Health System - Tempe
Glendale, AZ Intern
POSTED ON 4/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026
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: Required

  • (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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