Admissions & Assessment Clinician - Behavioral Health

Safe Harbor Recovery; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, VA is seeking an Intake Clinician to facilitate admissions, conduct clinical intake assessments, and manage prior authorization to ensure patients receive appropriate levels of care. This onsite, full-time role supports screening, scheduling, financial counseling, and insurance verification as part of admissions operations.

The position requires a Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field, with 1+ year of

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field.
• Current licensure as required by the state (LCSW/LPC/RN or equivalent).
• One+ year of mental/behavioral health experience preferred.
• Experience with managed care pre-certification or utilization review is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates intake, admission, and prior authorization processes for incoming patients.
• Performs insurance benefit verifications and communicates findings to patients and staff.
• Provides ongoing assessments of patient status and coordinates referrals as needed.
• Schedules pre-admission assessments and communicates recommendations to patients and families.
• Collaborates with medical and psychiatric staff to determine appropriate levels of care and admissions.
• Maintains documentation for the admissions process and ensures compliance with policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Interviewing

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Master's Degree (SOC/psych/related)

Job description

Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, VA is seeking an Intake Clinician to facilitate admissions, conduct clinical intake assessments, and manage prior authorization to ensure patients receive appropriate levels of care. This onsite, full-time role supports screening, scheduling, financial counseling, and insurance verification as part of admissions operations.

The position requires a Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field, with 1+ year of