Admissions Clinician – Behavioral Health Intake Expert

Perimeter Healthcare; Arlington, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington in Arlington, TX is seeking a compassionate Admissions (A&R) Clinician to guide patients and families through the admission process and ensure access to appropriate levels of care.

The role combines clinical assessment with strong customer service, coordinating with treatment teams, referral sources, and insurers to streamline the admission workflow in a fast-paced behavioral health setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with active clinical licensure or RN license in Texas.
• Active Texas RN license or compact-state licensure.
• Current BLS certification.
• De-escalation Training: Handle with Care (HWC).
• Knowledge of behavioral health principles and treatment modalities.
• Understanding of legal, ethical, and regulatory standards in patient care.
• Proficiency in Windows applications and electronic documentation systems.
• Strong understanding of insurance plans and managed care processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments to determine level of care.
• Evaluate psychosocial, emotional, and behavioral needs across ages.
• Apply developmental and cultural considerations in clinical decision-making.
• Provide culturally sensitive care considering social, spiritual, and personal background.
• Utilize crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed.
• Serve as liaison between patients, families, referral sources, and treatment teams.
• Verify insurance coverage and coordinate authorization processes.
• Collaborate with clinicians, nursing, and business office to facilitate admissions.
• Maintain communication with referral sources and provide timely follow-up.
• Accurately document assessments, referrals, and related interactions.
• Respond to high-volume calls, referrals, and walk-in assessments.
• Coordinate intake appointments and admission activities.
• Track, organize, and analyze referral/admission data.
• Resolve challenges with professionalism and initiative.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

Master's degree with clinical licensure (LMSW/LCSW/LPC/LMFT)

RN license in Texas (or compact state)

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington in Arlington, TX is seeking a compassionate Admissions (A&R) Clinician to guide patients and families through the admission process and ensure access to appropriate levels of care.

The role combines clinical assessment with strong customer service, coordinating with treatment teams, referral sources, and insurers to streamline the admission workflow in a fast-paced behavioral health setting.