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Aurora Behavioral Health System
Intake Counselor: Full-Time
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$38,870 / year median in Arizona
+21% projected growth
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. 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