Intake Counselor- Per Diem

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