The Intake Clinician is responsible for facilitating admissions, clinical intake assessments, and the prior authorization process to ensure patients receive the most appropriate level of care
Job Summary
The Intake Clinician is responsible for facilitating admissions, clinical intake assessments, and the prior authorization process to ensure patients receive the most appropriate level of care.
Essential functions include performing insurance benefit verifications, assessing patient status during admissions, and responding to requests for services.
Peak Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Matching Summary
The Intake Clinician is responsible for facilitating admissions, clinical intake assessments, and the prior authorization process to ensure patients receive the most appropriate level of care.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Facilitate admissions and prior authorization
Conduct clinical intake assessments
Insurance benefit verification
Respond to service inquiries
Maintain admissions documentation
Nice-to-have
Empower patients with resource knowledge
Support for veterans and military spouses
Collaborate with medical and psychiatric personnel
Key Requirements
Master's Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, mental health or related field
One or more years of mental/behavioral health experience
Experience in managed care pre-certification process
Clinical interviewing and patient assessment skills
Current RN license, CAC, or other clinical counseling/therapy license