Intake Clinician

Pyramid Healthcare; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition Programs

Referral Bonus opportunities

And More!

Job summary

Pyramid Healthcare in Concord, MA is seeking a full-time Intake Clinician to manage intake, assessment, and admission processes for individuals entering treatment. The role collaborates with referral sources and interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely access to clinically appropriate care.

The Intake Clinician conducts screenings, comprehensive assessments, and level-of-care determinations, supporting continuity of care and high-quality behavioral health services in a safe, therapeutic

Qualifications

• Clinical screenings and assessments
• Experience with intake workflow and admissions
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical screenings, biopsychosocial assessments, and level of care determinations
• Facilitate admissions to appropriate level of care based on assessments
• Complete assessments, admission documentation, authorizations, and crisis plans in a timely manner
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams for continuity of care
• Provide coverage for other Intake Clinicians or Assessment Counselors as needed
• Maintain a limited clinical caseload and provide individual and/or group counseling
• Conduct assessments for referral sources (hospitals, correctional facilities, etc.)
• Utilize crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation per policies and regulations
• Exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality
• Complete trainings and other duties as assigned

Skills

ASAM criteria knowledge

LOCUS assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client‑focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well‑being.

Intake Clinician

Pyramid Healthcare – Concord, MA

Full‑Time

Salary: $65,000–$72,500 annually

About Pyramid Healthcare

Pyramid Healthcare is a nationally recognized leader in behavioral healthcare, providing compassionate, evidence‑based treatment for individuals with substance use and co‑occurring disorders. Our Concord, MA residential treatment center is dedicated to helping adults build lasting recovery in a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment.

We are currently seeking a full‑time Intake Clinician to join our team. In this role, you will facilitate the intake, assessment, and admission process for individuals entering treatment, ensuring timely access to clinically appropriate care while collaborating closely with referral sources and interdisciplinary treatment teams.

Position Summary

The Intake Clinician is responsible for conducting clinical screenings, comprehensive assessments, level of care determinations, and admission documentation for clients entering treatment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring clients are appropriately assessed and connected to the services that best meet their clinical needs. The Intake Clinician also supports continuity of care through collaboration, crisis intervention, accurate documentation, and coordination of treatment services in accordance with organizational policies, accreditation standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical screenings, biopsychosocial assessments, and level of care determinations using clinical judgment and established assessment criteria, including ASAM and LOCUS, as applicable.
• Facilitate admissions to the appropriate level of care based on assessment findings and placement criteria.
• Complete assessments, admission documentation, authorizations, person‑centered treatment plans, crisis plans, and all required intake documentation in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams to ensure continuity of care and coordinated treatment planning.
• Provide coverage for other Intake Clinicians or Assessment Counselors within the region as needed.
• Maintain a limited clinical caseload and provide individual and/or group counseling services when assigned.
• Conduct assessments for referral sources, including hospitals, correctional facilities, juvenile justice programs, forensic settings, and other behavioral health partners, as applicable.
• Utilize crisis intervention and de‑escalation techniques to maintain a safe and therapeutic treatment environment.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation in compliance with organizational policies, licensing regulations, accreditation standards, and payer requirements.
• Exercise sound judgment while maintaining strict confidentiality of client and organizational information.
• Complete all required trainings and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following qualifications at the time of hire:

• Hold an LADC II or higher clinical license; or
• Possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Services or a related field in lieu of clinical licensure; or
• Be license‑eligible, with eligibility confirmed by the site's Clinical Director or Executive Director.

Pyramid CORE Values

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team‑focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

Total Rewards For Full‑Time Positions

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• And More!

Want to know more?

To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers.

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.