Intake Clinician: Behavioral Health Admissions & Access

CHS Corporate; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Corporate in Birmingham, AL seeks an Intake Clinician to assess behavioral health patients, determine levels of care, and facilitate admissions or referrals based on clinical needs. This role coordinates communications with referral sources, manages pre-admission procedures, and ensures a welcoming environment for patients and families during intake.

You will verify insurance, arrange payment details with the business office, document intake data, and maintain compliance with reporting

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in intake, admissions, or a clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages intake calls and follows up to ensure timely disposition for potential admissions.
• Conducts level-of-care assessments, schedules evaluations, and refers patients to resources when needed.
• Verifies insurance and arranges payment details with business office staff.
• Completes pre-admission paperwork and informs staff of incoming admissions.
• Greets admissions and families, provides information, and reassures during intake.
• Coordinates with community agencies to access resources for patient needs.
• Documents intake data and ensures compliance with reporting requirements.
• Assesses patient safety and implements precautions for vulnerable populations.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Triage

Communication

Insurance verification

Community resources

Confidentiality

Data entry

Job description

CHS Corporate in Birmingham, AL seeks an Intake Clinician to assess behavioral health patients, determine levels of care, and facilitate admissions or referrals based on clinical needs. This role coordinates communications with referral sources, manages pre-admission procedures, and ensures a welcoming environment for patients and families during intake.

You will verify insurance, arrange payment details with the business office, document intake data, and maintain compliance with reporting