Intake Clinician

Peak Behavioral Health

Santa Teresa, New Mexico, US
Competitive salary commensurate with experience; c...
Clinical intake assessment skills
Insurance benefit verification process
Prior authorization coordination
The Intake Clinician is responsible for facilitating admissions and conducting clinical intake assessments to ensure the most appropriate level of care for patients

Job Summary

  • The Intake Clinician is responsible for facilitating admissions and conducting clinical intake assessments to ensure the most appropriate level of care for patients.
  • This role requires performing ongoing assessments of patient status including physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and financial needs while implementing crisis interventions.
  • Peak Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and competitive salary commensurate with experience, with a strong focus on serving Veterans.

Matching Summary

The Intake Clinician is responsible for facilitating admissions and conducting clinical intake assessments to ensure the most appropriate level of care for patients.

Salary

Competitive salary commensurate with experience; Comprehensive benefit plan included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Clinical intake assessment skills
  • Insurance benefit verification process
  • Prior authorization coordination
  • EMTALA regulation compliance
  • Crisis intervention capabilities

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with diverse populations
  • Strong telephone etiquette skills
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Patient education expertise
  • Effective communication abilities

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field
  • Current state clinical licensure (RN, CAC, or therapy license)
  • One or more years of mental/behavioral health experience
  • CPR, de-escalation, and restraint certification
  • Experience in managed care pre-certification processes

Work Rights

Not specified

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