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Willow Creek Behavioral Health is seeking an Intake Clinician who can be either an RN or a master's-prepared clinician to facilitate patient admissions and assessments in a behavioral health setting. The role involves working closely with various staff and external parties to ensure appropriate patient care and timely admissions.
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Job Summary
The Intake Clinician is a behavioral health professional responsible for facilitating admissions, clinical intake assessments and prior authorization process to assure continuity for the most appropriate level of care for patients.
Performs insurance benefit verifications, disseminating the information gathered to patient, their families, and appropriate internal staff.
Willow Creek Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Matching Summary
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Willow Creek Behavioral Health is seeking an Intake Clinician who can be either an RN or a master's-prepared clinician to facilitate patient admissions and assessments in a behavioral health setting. The role involves working closely with various staff and external parties to ensure appropriate patient care and timely admissions.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Clinical intake assessments
Prior authorization process
Insurance benefit verifications
EMTALA regulations compliance
Crisis intervention and referral
Nice-to-have
Working with diverse backgrounds
Empower patient and family access
Key Requirements
Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, mental health or related field
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nursing (for RN)
One or more years' experience in mental/behavioral health
Experience in managed care pre-certification process
Current RN license, CAC or other clinical counseling/therapy license