Trauma-Informed Intake Therapist - Behavioral Health Admissions

Via Linda Behavioral Hospital; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Via Linda Behavioral Hospital in Scottsdale, AZ seeks an Intake Therapist (PRN/Per Diem) to ensure trauma-informed, orderly intake assessments for determining appropriate levels of care. You will handle initial contacts with referral sources and patients, coordinate referrals and admissions, and work closely with hospital staff, physicians, and community partners.

The role includes cross-training in other Intake Department duties and may involve insurance verification and prior authorization as

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in social services, mental/behavioral health, inpatient settings, and admissions/crisis intervention.
• Fingerprint clearance (Level 1) or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Ensure trauma-informed, smooth intake assessments (telephonic and in-person).
• Coordinate referral and admission processes and communicate with referral sources, families, patients, and staff.
• Cross-train in other Intake Department roles and assist with insurance verification and prior authorization as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work/ Psychology/ Mental Health

Job description

Via Linda Behavioral Hospital in Scottsdale, AZ seeks an Intake Therapist (PRN/Per Diem) to ensure trauma-informed, orderly intake assessments for determining appropriate levels of care. You will handle initial contacts with referral sources and patients, coordinate referrals and admissions, and work closely with hospital staff, physicians, and community partners.

The role includes cross-training in other Intake Department duties and may involve insurance verification and prior authorization as