Mental Health Therapist & Intake Coordinator

Beacon Behavioral Hospital, Inc.; Opelousas (LA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Behavioral Hospital, Inc. in Opelousas, LA is seeking an Intake Coordinator to manage patient inquiries, coordinate referrals, and support admission processes.

You will review information for level-of-care decisions, schedule assessments within 24 hours, and liaise with providers, families, and billing to ensure accurate documentation and timely approvals. The role emphasizes strong communication, knowledge of behavioral health workflows, and adherence to program criteria and regulatory

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work required with LMSW, LCSW, LPC or PLPC.
• Strong knowledge of behavioral health levels of care, insurance authorization processes, and patient intake workflows.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and customer-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for intake and referral inquiries, ensuring timely, accurate documentation and follow-up.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with referral sources, patients, families, and internal clinical teams.
• Review clinical information gathered during initial inquiries to assist in level-of-care determinations.
• Schedule face-to-face level-of-care assessments within 24 hours of initial contact.
• Communicate Beacon’s services clearly, including program offerings, admission criteria, regulatory requirements, and insurance considerations.
• Facilitate referrals to community-based or alternative levels of care when admission is not clinically appropriate.
• Guide patients and caregivers through the admission process, including obtaining required consents and documentation.
• Obtain insurance pre-certifications and collaborate with billing teams regarding payer requirements.
• Track and maintain referral data, providing weekly reports to leadership.
• Collect and document patient and physician feedback, contributing to quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in performance improvement activities as directed by leadership.

Skills

Master’s degree in Social Work

LMSW/LCSW/LPC/PLPC certification

Strong communication & patient service

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Beacon Behavioral Hospital, Inc. in Opelousas, LA is seeking an Intake Coordinator to manage patient inquiries, coordinate referrals, and support admission processes.

You will review information for level-of-care decisions, schedule assessments within 24 hours, and liaise with providers, families, and billing to ensure accurate documentation and timely approvals. The role emphasizes strong communication, knowledge of behavioral health workflows, and adherence to program criteria and regulatory