Intake Clinician

Summit BHC

Santa Teresa, New Mexico, US
Competitive salary commensurate with experience; c...
Clinical intake assessment skills
Prior authorization process management
Insurance benefit verification expertise
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 insurance benefit verifications and communicating findings to patients, families, and internal staff to support timely admissions.
  • Peak Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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
  • Prior authorization process management
  • Insurance benefit verification expertise
  • EMTALA regulation compliance knowledge
  • Crisis intervention and referral capabilities

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with diverse patient populations
  • Strong telephone etiquette and paging procedures
  • Collaborative work with medical personnel
  • Patient education and resource empowerment
  • Effective communication with external review organizations

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' mental/behavioral health clinical experience
  • CPR, de-escalation, and restraint certification required
  • Experience in managed care pre-certification and utilization preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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