Intake Clinician Full-time

Highland Hospital

Charleston, West Virginia, US
Competitive salary commensurate with experience; c...
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Clinical intake assessment skills
Insurance benefit verification process
Emtala regulation compliance
** Highland Hospital is seeking a full-time Intake Clinician to facilitate admissions and conduct clinical intake assessments for patients in need of behavioral health services. The role involves close collaboration with various healthcare professionals and requires a master’s degree in a related field, along with experience in mental health and managed care processes. **

Job Summary

  • The Intake Clinician is responsible for facilitating admissions and conducting clinical intake assessments to ensure the appropriate level of care for patients.
  • Candidates must perform insurance benefit verifications and communicate findings to patients, families, and internal staff while adhering to EMTALA regulations.
  • Highland Hospital offers a comprehensive benefit plan and competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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** Highland Hospital is seeking a full-time Intake Clinician to facilitate admissions and conduct clinical intake assessments for patients in need of behavioral health services. The role involves close collaboration with various healthcare professionals and requires a master’s degree in a related field, along with experience in mental health and managed care processes. **

Salary

Competitive salary commensurate with experience; Comprehensive benefit plan included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Clinical intake assessment skills
  • Insurance benefit verification process
  • EMTALA regulation compliance
  • Crisis intervention and referral
  • Patient status documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with managed care pre-certification
  • Level of care assessment expertise
  • Effective communication with diverse backgrounds
  • Telephone etiquette and paging procedures

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 experience preferred
  • CPR, de-escalation, and restraint certification required
  • First aid certification may be required based on state rules

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