Prn Intake Clinician

Creekside Behavioral Health

Kingsport, Tennessee, US
Competitive salary commensurate with experience; c...
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Facilitate admissions and prior authorization
Perform clinical and medical appropriateness assessments
Communicate with physicians regarding level of care
** Creekside Behavioral Health is seeking a PRN Intake Clinician to facilitate patient admissions and clinical assessments in Kingsport, Tennessee. The role requires a Master's degree in a related field and experience in mental/behavioral health, focusing on ensuring timely and appropriate patient care. **

Job Summary

  • The Intake Clinician is responsible for facilitating admissions, clinical intake assessments, and the prior authorization process to ensure continuity of care.
  • Candidates must perform accurate assessments of patient status and communicate recommendations to physicians for appropriate level of care decisions.
  • Creekside Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Creekside Behavioral Health is seeking a PRN Intake Clinician to facilitate patient admissions and clinical assessments in Kingsport, Tennessee. The role requires a Master's degree in a related field and experience in mental/behavioral health, focusing on ensuring timely and appropriate patient care. **

Salary

Competitive salary commensurate with experience; Comprehensive benefit plan included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Facilitate admissions and prior authorization
  • Perform clinical and medical appropriateness assessments
  • Communicate with physicians regarding level of care
  • Maintain documentation for admissions process
  • Follow EMTALA regulations

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in managed care pre-certification
  • Outstanding interpersonal and interviewing skills
  • Ability to work with diverse backgrounds
  • Crisis intervention and referral experience
  • Collaborative approach with nursing staff

Key Requirements

  • Master's Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field
  • Current state clinical licensure (RN, CAC, or equivalent)
  • One or more years' experience in mental/behavioral health
  • CPR, de-escalation, and restraint certification
  • Experience with utilization management and level of care assessments

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Not specified

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