Intake Clinician – Behavioral Health Admissions Pro

Summit BHC; Santa Teresa (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Peak Behavioral Health is seeking an Intake Clinician PRN in Santa Teresa, NM to manage admissions, conduct clinical intake assessments, and coordinate prior authorizations. This onsite role supports timely admissions and accurate documentation with the clinical and business teams.

You will perform insurance verifications, assist with pre-certifications, and educate patients and families about healthcare resources.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, mental health or related field required.
• One or more years’ experience in mental/behavioral health preferred.
• Experience with managed care pre-certification and level of care assessments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates intake, admission, and prior authorization process for incoming patients.
• Performs insurance benefit verifications and communicates findings to patients and staff.
• Provides coverage for call center duties during high volume periods.
• Monitors patient status in admission and prior authorization processes.
• Responds to service requests, assesses needs, and refers to appropriate care.
• Follows EMTALA regulations for verifications and pre-certifications when appropriate.
• Schedules pre-admission assessments and communicates recommendations to families.
• Collaborates with medical and psychiatric staff to ensure appropriate admissions.
• Performs ongoing assessments of physical, emotional, social, spiritual and financial needs.
• Educates patients and families about healthcare and social resources.
• Maintains all admissions documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Interviewing

Assessment

Telephone etiquette

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

Peak Behavioral Health is seeking an Intake Clinician PRN in Santa Teresa, NM to manage admissions, conduct clinical intake assessments, and coordinate prior authorizations. This onsite role supports timely admissions and accurate documentation with the clinical and business teams.

You will perform insurance verifications, assist with pre-certifications, and educate patients and families about healthcare resources.