Behavioral Health Intake Specialist

Three Rivers Behavioral Health, LLC; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Diverse programming

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(K) with company match

Pet Insurance

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Three Rivers Behavioral Health, LLC in West Columbia, SC seeks an Intake Specialist to welcome referrals and patients, conduct assessments, and coordinate admissions. You will document findings, manage precertification, and ensure accurate data entry and reporting.

The role requires handling crises, maintaining confidentiality, and communicating with teams, patients, and families in a fast-paced setting. Monday–Friday, daytime hours.

Qualifications

• Masters in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work or active SC RN license.
• Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience.
• Knowledge of EMTALA, HIPAA and payer processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first contact for referrals and patients to schedule assessments/admissions.
• Assess clients using standard tools and document findings and recommendations.
• Triage, insurance precertification, data entry and clinical documentation.
• Respond to crises promptly and coordinate care amidst distractions.

Skills

Confidentiality

Professional communication

Crisis response

Education

Masters in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work

ADN/BSN with SC RN License

Job description

Three Rivers Behavioral Health, LLC in West Columbia, SC seeks an Intake Specialist to welcome referrals and patients, conduct assessments, and coordinate admissions. You will document findings, manage precertification, and ensure accurate data entry and reporting.

The role requires handling crises, maintaining confidentiality, and communicating with teams, patients, and families in a fast-paced setting. Monday–Friday, daytime hours.