Full Time Intake Clinician-evenings/nights

Creekside BH

Santa Teresa, New Mexico, US
Not specified
Clinical intake assessments
Prior authorization process
Insurance benefit verifications
The Full Time Intake Clinician position at Creekside BH in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, focuses on facilitating patient admissions and conducting clinical intake assessments in the evenings/nights. The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and experience in mental/behavioral health, emphasizing collaboration with medical staff and effective communication with patients and families

Job Summary

  • The Intake Clinician is responsible for facilitating admissions, clinical intake assessments, and prior authorization processes to assure continuity for the most appropriate level of care for patients.
  • Peak Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  • Peak Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and highly encourages veterans and military spouses to apply.

Matching Summary

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The Full Time Intake Clinician position at Creekside BH in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, focuses on facilitating patient admissions and conducting clinical intake assessments in the evenings/nights. The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and experience in mental/behavioral health, emphasizing collaboration with medical staff and effective communication with patients and families.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • clinical intake assessments
  • prior authorization process
  • insurance benefit verifications
  • patient admission facilitation
  • clinical interviewing skills
  • crisis intervention and referral

Nice-to-have

  • outstanding interpersonal skills
  • telephone etiquette and paging procedures
  • collaboration with medical and psychiatric personnel
  • education on healthcare and social resources

Key Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field
  • Current clinical licensure as required by state
  • CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification
  • One or more years’ experience in mental/behavioral health
  • Experience with managed care pre-certification and utilization
  • First aid certification may be required

Work Rights

Not specified

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