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
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 assessments, screens for clinical and medical appropriateness and communicates this information to a physician who makes the appropriate level of care decision.
The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Matching 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.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Clinical intake assessments
Prior authorization process
Insurance benefit verifications
EMTALA regulations compliance
Crisis intervention and referral
Nice-to-have
Empower patient and family
Working with diverse backgrounds
Telephone etiquette skills
Key Requirements
Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, mental health
One or more years’ experience in mental/behavioral health
Experience in managed care pre-certification process
Current RN license, CAC or other clinical counseling license