The Intake Clinician is 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 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.
Works closely with business office, nursing, and clinical staff as well as external parties to ensure the timely admission of patients.
Matching Summary
The Intake Clinician is 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
crisis intervention
Nice-to-have
empower patient and family
healthcare and social resource systems
diverse backgrounds
Key Requirements
Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, mental health or related field
One or more years’ experience in mental/behavioral health
Experience in managed care pre-certification process
Current licensure as required for clinical specialty