Intake Counselor

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. *This position will be Monday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday working Days and Night shifts. 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

Created: 2021-11-29