Intake Counselor - PRN/Per Diem

Via Linda Behavioral Hospital; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Via Linda Behavioral Hospital in Scottsdale, AZ seeks an Intake Therapist (PRN/Per Diem) to ensure trauma-informed, orderly intake assessments for determining appropriate levels of care. You will handle initial contacts with referral sources and patients, coordinate referrals and admissions, and work closely with hospital staff, physicians, and community partners.

The role includes cross-training in other Intake Department duties and may involve insurance verification and prior authorization as

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in social services, mental/behavioral health, inpatient settings, and admissions/crisis intervention.
• Fingerprint clearance (Level 1) or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Ensure trauma-informed, smooth intake assessments (telephonic and in-person).
• Coordinate referral and admission processes and communicate with referral sources, families, patients, and staff.
• Cross-train in other Intake Department roles and assist with insurance verification and prior authorization as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work/ Psychology/ Mental Health

Job description

Responsibilities

Intake Therapist - PRN/Per Diem

Via Linda Behavioral Hospital is an innovative behavioral health hospital offering a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the people of Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix, Arizona metro area. Our 120-bed facility will offer specialized mental health services and substance use treatment for teens, adults and older adults experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders and co-occurring addictions.

Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Intake, the Intake Therapist assures that smooth, trauma-informed and orderly processes are followed for telephonic and in‑person assessments to assist the physician in the identification of an appropriate level of care for potential patients. The Intake Therapist is responsible for initial contact with referral sources, potential patients, coordinating the referral and intake process and the admission process, providing trauma‑informed assessment/treatment of patients, and ability to effectively and timely serve patients, as well as maintaining communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff. This position interfaces closely with both internal hospital staff, facility physicians, as well as referring hospitals, patients, families, and community referral sources. The working position of Intake Therapist will complete Intake Therapist duties as well as being cross trained in other Intake Department roles such as BHT or Intake Coordinator responsibilities to assist if needed. The Intake Therapist will also at times be responsible for the verification and prior authorization of insurance benefits as needed.

Qualifications

Position Qualifications

Minimum Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, or related field.

Preferred Education: State licensure with the Board.

Minimum Experience: 1 year of experience in social services, community mental/behavioral health, mental‑health setting, inpatient settings and performing assessment and performance admissions, crisis interventions, and customer service.

Preferred Experience: 2–3 years of experience in social services, community mental/behavioral health, mental health, inpatient settings and performing assessment and performance admissions, crisis interventions, and customer service. Prior experience in intake/assessment department.

Required:

• Valid Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance or ability to obtain

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