Intake Clinician - Op

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Knoxville, Tennessee, US
Competitive salary commensurate with experience; c...
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Clinical interviewing and assessment skills
Insurance benefit verification expertise
Emtala regulation compliance knowledge
The Intake Clinician position at Creekside Behavioral Health in Knoxville, Tennessee, involves facilitating admissions, conducting clinical intake assessments, and ensuring proper authorization for patient care. The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and experience in mental health settings, while offering competitive salary and benefits

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 critical information to patients, families, and internal staff to support timely admissions.
  • Qualified candidates must hold a Master's Degree in a related field and possess current state licensure along with CPR and de-escalation certification.

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The Intake Clinician position at Creekside Behavioral Health in Knoxville, Tennessee, involves facilitating admissions, conducting clinical intake assessments, and ensuring proper authorization for patient care. The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and experience in mental health settings, while offering competitive salary and benefits.

Salary

Competitive salary commensurate with experience; Comprehensive benefit plan included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Clinical interviewing and assessment skills
  • Insurance benefit verification expertise
  • EMTALA regulation compliance knowledge
  • Crisis intervention and referral capabilities
  • Collaboration with medical and nursing staff

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in managed care pre-certification
  • Level of care assessment proficiency
  • Outstanding interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work with diverse backgrounds
  • Telephone etiquette and paging procedures

Key Requirements

  • Master's Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or mental health
  • Current state clinical licensure (RN, CAC, or equivalent)
  • One or more years of mental/behavioral health experience preferred
  • CPR, de-escalation, and restraint certification required
  • Experience with managed care pre-certification process preferred

Work Rights

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