Come 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 for noc shift! Every Thu, Fri, Sat- noc or Rotating schedule requiring every other 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 Nocs- rotating weekends or set schedule available every Thu, Fri, Sat noc