Intake Counselor — Behavioral Health (Full‑Time, Day/Night)

Auroraarizona; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Aurora Behavioral Health System in Glendale, AZ is seeking a Full-Time Intake Counselor for night or day shifts. The role coordinates referrals, assesses level of care, and admits new patients, working with nursing and clinical staff to coordinate care.

Requirements include a Master's degree in social work or a related field, AZ licensure (LAC/LPC/LMSW/LCSW/LISAC/LAMFT/LMFT), and strong DSM-5 knowledge. Candidates must pass background and fingerprint checks; some positions require rotating

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or closely related field.
• 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 Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

DSM-5 knowledge

Crisis intervention

Assessment skills

Community resources

Education

Master's degree in social work or counseling

Job description

Aurora Behavioral Health System in Glendale, AZ is seeking a Full-Time Intake Counselor for night or day shifts. The role coordinates referrals, assesses level of care, and admits new patients, working with nursing and clinical staff to coordinate care.

Requirements include a Master's degree in social work or a related field, AZ licensure (LAC/LPC/LMSW/LCSW/LISAC/LAMFT/LMFT), and strong DSM-5 knowledge. Candidates must pass background and fingerprint checks; some positions require rotating