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As an Intake Counselor for Aurora Behavioral Healthcare San Diego, you’ll assess the needs of our incoming patients, schedule appointments, give referrals, and coordinate care for patients in need. You will serve actively and constructively as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team, supporting the organization and program or unit philosophy of care; to ensure the safety and well-being of each patient.
*Pay Range: $30/hr. to $46/hr.
Available Shift:
Full Time: Monday to Friday form 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Full Time: Monday to Friday from 3:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Responsibilities:
Respond to routine and crisis calls coming into the Intake Department
Assess patients for suicidality, homicidality and other dangerous propensities
Provide DSM-5 diagnoses in consultation with the psychiatrist
Complete managed care authorizations for patient treatment
Interface with other hospital departments in arranging patient care
Ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive team
Handling of legal issues related to patient care, such as 5150 criteria, conservatorships, minors’ issues
Skills:
Skills in applying principles of, abnormal psychology and mental health problems
Familiarity with psychological, sociological and medical terminologies
Skills in analyzing and evaluating information; problem-solving skills
Excellent oral communications; legible handwriting
Ability to concentrate on tasks and meet deadlines
Ability to maintain confidentiality; basic data entry and typing skills preferred
Requirements
Master’s degree in psychology, social work or related behavioral health sciences
Current BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR)
Benefits
401K Retirement Plan
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Pet Insurance
Healthcare Spending Account & Dependent Care Spending Account
Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.)
PTO
Vacation Premium Pay
PTO Cash Out option
Sick Pay
Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
ID Theft Protection
Employee Appreciation Events
Employee Discount Opportunities