Competitive salary commensurate with experience; n...
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Facilitate patient admissions and intake process
Perform clinical and medical appropriateness assessments
Conduct insurance benefit verifications and prior authorizations
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Highland Hospital is seeking a full-time Intake Clinician in Charleston, West Virginia, responsible for facilitating patient admissions, conducting clinical intake assessments, and managing the prior authorization process. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in a related field and experience in mental/behavioral health, with strong interpersonal and assessment skills.
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Job Summary
The Intake Clinician is responsible for facilitating admissions and ensuring continuity of care through accurate clinical assessments.
This role requires performing insurance benefit verifications and communicating recommendations to physicians for appropriate level of care decisions.
Highland Hospital offers a comprehensive benefit plan and competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Matching Summary
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Highland Hospital is seeking a full-time Intake Clinician in Charleston, West Virginia, responsible for facilitating patient admissions, conducting clinical intake assessments, and managing the prior authorization process. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in a related field and experience in mental/behavioral health, with strong interpersonal and assessment skills.
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Salary
Competitive salary commensurate with experience; Not specified; Comprehensive benefit plan included
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Facilitate patient admissions and intake process
Perform clinical and medical appropriateness assessments
Conduct insurance benefit verifications and prior authorizations
Maintain documentation for admissions process
Collaborate with nursing and medical staff
Nice-to-have
Experience in managed care pre-certification process
Outstanding interpersonal and interviewing skills
Ability to work with diverse backgrounds
Knowledge of EMTALA regulations
Crisis intervention and referral experience
Key Requirements
Master's Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field
Current state licensure (RN, CAC, or clinical therapy license)
One or more years' experience in mental/behavioral health
CPR, de-escalation, and restraint certification
Experience with utilization management and level of care assessments