Intake Counselor

Aurora Psychiatric Hospital

Aurora, Wisconsin, US
Base: $33.05 - $49.60; bonus/equity: not specified...
Not specified (assumed to be on-site given the nature of the role).
Behavioral health patient level of care
Crisis intervention and de-escalation
Patient safety collaboration
Aurora Psychiatric Hospital is seeking a full-time Intake Counselor to conduct initial assessments and collaborate with various departments to determine appropriate behavioral health care placements. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in a relevant field and at least two years of experience in behavioral health therapy or assessments

Job Summary

  • Conducts initial intake assessments for the determination of Behavioral Health patient level of care placement in collaboration with emergency departments, psychiatry, and acute care units.
  • Assists with crisis intervention and intervenes in emergencies utilizing proper procedures, therapeutic counseling and de-escalation skills.
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Matching Summary

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Aurora Psychiatric Hospital is seeking a full-time Intake Counselor to conduct initial assessments and collaborate with various departments to determine appropriate behavioral health care placements. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in a relevant field and at least two years of experience in behavioral health therapy or assessments.

Salary

Base: $33.05 - $49.60; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Behavioral Health patient level of care
  • crisis intervention and de-escalation
  • patient safety collaboration
  • collaboration with community agencies
  • triage requests for services
  • insurance verification and authorization
  • electronic medical record documentation

Nice-to-have

  • clinical innovation and research
  • equitable care for all
  • career development programs

Key Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field
  • 2 years of behavioral health therapy/assessment experience
  • Clinical assessment of psychiatric and chemical dependency disorders
  • Working knowledge of Wisconsin Mental Health Code
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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