Intake Mental Health Technician - MHT

Ridgeview Institute Smyrna; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health insurance

Life insurance (company-paid)

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability (company-paid)

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Cafeteria on site

Employee engagement programs

Employee assistance program

Employee recognition program

Free parking

Job summary

Ridgeview Institute Smyrna is seeking a Mental Health Technician (MHT) - Intake to receive, schedule, and refer inquiry calls, and assist with coordinating assessments and intake paperwork. This role helps ensure a smooth admission transition and supports patient safety throughout the intake process.

The ideal candidate has a BA in mental health or related work (RN graduates preferred) and at least 1 year of intake/admissions experience, with strong communication and data-entry skills, and the

Qualifications

• Education: A BA in mental health or significant related work experience is preferred. Graduates from an accredited RN program are also preferred.
• Experience: 1 year of experience in the intake or admissions process.
• Skills: Operate a multi-function telephone set, input data into computer programs, maintain logs and records, coordinate and schedule assessments, operate photocopier and FAX, interact with internal and external clients, learn technology quickly, strong written and verbal communication, proactive and detail oriented, prioritize tasks in high-pressure environments, work independently or in teams, communicate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Receive, schedule, and/or refer inquiry calls and assist assessments and intake paperwork.
• Coordinate admissions process and ensure patient safety during transition into admission.
• Assist Assessment & Referral Clinicians, Coordinators, and Directors with intake coordination.

Skills

Multi-function telephone

Data entry

Filing and records

Scheduling assessments

Interpersonal communication

Adaptability to technology

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

BA in mental health or related field

RN program completion (preferred)

Tools

Computer terminal

Photocopier & FAX

Job description

Ridgeview Institute Smyrna is seeking a Mental Health Technician (MHT) - Intake to receive, schedule, and refer inquiry calls, and assist with coordinating assessments and intake paperwork. This role helps ensure a smooth admission transition and supports patient safety throughout the intake process.

The ideal candidate has a BA in mental health or related work (RN graduates preferred) and at least 1 year of intake/admissions experience, with strong communication and data-entry skills, and the