Behavioral Health Intake RN - Admissions & Care

Pavilion-At-Williamsburg-Plac; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place in Williamsburg, VA seeks an Intake Clinician to facilitate admissions, conduct intake assessments, and manage prior authorizations. This on-site role collaborates with medical and psychiatric staff to determine appropriate levels of care and ensure smooth patient admission.

Responsibilities include insurance verification, scheduling, crisis assessment, and patient education regarding healthcare resources.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, psychology, mental health or a related field.
• 1+ year’s experience in mental/behavioral health in a clinical or observational capacity preferred.
• Experience in managed care pre-certification, level of care assessments, and communicating with external review entities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates intake, admission, and prior authorization for incoming patients.
• Performs insurance benefit verifications and communicates results to patients and staff.
• Schedules pre-admission assessments and shares recommendations with patients and families.

Skills

Clinical intake

Insurance verification

Communication

Crisis intervention

Education

MSW or related field

RN license (optional in some states)

Job description

The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place in Williamsburg, VA seeks an Intake Clinician to facilitate admissions, conduct intake assessments, and manage prior authorizations. This on-site role collaborates with medical and psychiatric staff to determine appropriate levels of care and ensure smooth patient admission.

Responsibilities include insurance verification, scheduling, crisis assessment, and patient education regarding healthcare resources.