Behavioral Health Intake Lead

White River Health System Inc; Batesville (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

White River Health System Inc in Batesville, AR is seeking an Intake Manager to perform comprehensive pre-admission screening, identify mental health needs, and make recommendations for level of care including admissions and referrals.

You will liaise with physicians, nursing staff, courts, and community providers; document assessments to justify admission; support emergency detentions and transfers; and participate in treatment team meetings to improve patient safety and care outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare, social services, or counseling field with AR licensure required.
• Master’s degree preferred with licensure such as LCSW/LPC/RN.

Responsibilities

• Communicates pertinent information to patients, families, physicians, case managers, and payers.

Skills

Acute psychiatric care

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Communication with stakeholders

CPI certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare/social services/counseling

Master’s degree preferred

Arkansas licensure (LCSW/LPC/RN) required

Tools

CPI certification

Job description

White River Health System Inc in Batesville, AR is seeking an Intake Manager to perform comprehensive pre-admission screening, identify mental health needs, and make recommendations for level of care including admissions and referrals.

You will liaise with physicians, nursing staff, courts, and community providers; document assessments to justify admission; support emergency detentions and transfers; and participate in treatment team meetings to improve patient safety and care outcomes.