Intake & Admissions Clinician — Behavioral Health

Summit BHC; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit BHC, via Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, VA, seeks an Intake Clinician to manage admissions, clinical intake assessments, and prior authorizations. Responsibilities include screening, scheduling, financial counseling, and insurance verification to ensure appropriate care levels and prompt admission.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field, clinical interview skills, and CPR/de-escalation training, with onsite work and a strong focus on collaboration with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field is required.
• Experience in mental/behavioral health preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates intake, admission, and prior authorization processes.
• Performs insurance benefits verifications and communicates findings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Interviewing skills

Assessment skills

Telephone etiquette

Education

Master’s degree in social work/c psychology/mental health

RN license (optional in some states)

Job description

Summit BHC, via Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, VA, seeks an Intake Clinician to manage admissions, clinical intake assessments, and prior authorizations. Responsibilities include screening, scheduling, financial counseling, and insurance verification to ensure appropriate care levels and prompt admission.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field, clinical interview skills, and CPR/de-escalation training, with onsite work and a strong focus on collaboration with