Licensed Therapist & Clinical Assessor — Intake Lead

SUN Behavioral Health; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Short-term disability and life保险

FSA/HSA options

EAP program

Employee referral program

Job summary

Strategic Interventions, LLC is a leading behavioral health provider serving adults with severe and persistent mental illness across North Carolina. Through ACTT and FACT programs, our multidisciplinary teams help individuals achieve recovery and improved quality of life in community settings.

We are seeking a Clinical Assessor to manage intake, screenings, and referrals, coordinating with clinical leadership to ensure timely access to services.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina licensure as a mental health professional.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with adults diagnosed with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI).
• Experience conducting comprehensive clinical assessments and intake/referral processes.
• Knowledge of community-based behavioral health services and recovery-oriented care.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to identify urgent behavioral health concerns.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and track referrals from individuals, families, providers, hospitals, and community partners.
• Gather demographic, clinical, and referral information and obtain required documentation.
• Conduct initial clinical screenings and identify urgent concerns requiring clinical intervention.
• Coordinate eligibility reviews, program fit assessments, and admission decisions with clinical leadership.
• Complete Comprehensive Assessments for individuals referred to the ACT Team (ACTT).
• Schedule intake assessments and ensure all required consents and paperwork are completed.
• Maintain accurate referral logs, intake records, and documentation in designated systems.
• Communicate professionally with members, families, referral sources, and treatment staff.
• Facilitate a smooth transition into services and provide community resource referrals when appropriate.
• Collaborate with Team Leads, the Clinical Director, and interdisciplinary team members to support quality care.
• Participate in meetings, training, quality improvement initiatives, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Active NC licensure as mental health professional

Experience with SPMI populations

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Strategic Interventions, LLC is a leading behavioral health provider serving adults with severe and persistent mental illness across North Carolina. Through ACTT and FACT programs, our multidisciplinary teams help individuals achieve recovery and improved quality of life in community settings.

We are seeking a Clinical Assessor to manage intake, screenings, and referrals, coordinating with clinical leadership to ensure timely access to services.