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Job Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Clinical Behavior Health Intake Specialist, where you will be the vital first point of contact for patients seeking behavioral health services. In this energetic role, you will conduct comprehensive assessments, coordinate care plans, and facilitate seamless communication between patients and clinical teams. Your expertise will help ensure timely access to mental health support while maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment dedicated to improving lives through compassionate care. Header
Duties
- Conduct detailed behavioral health intake assessments to evaluate patient needs, including mental health history, current symptoms, and social factors.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans and coordinate referrals for outpatient, inpatient, or post-acute care as needed.
- Manage patient records with precision, ensuring HIPAA compliance and accurate documentation of medical terminology, diagnostic evaluations, and discharge planning.
- Facilitate utilization management by reviewing medical records and supporting diagnostic evaluations to determine appropriate level of care.
- Assist in discharge planning by coordinating follow-up services and providing patients with necessary resources for ongoing support.
- Perform case management duties by monitoring patient progress and adjusting care plans accordingly within managed care frameworks.
- Maintain excellent patient service by providing compassionate communication, addressing inquiries, and guiding patients through the intake process efficiently. Header
- Skills
- Proven experience in hospital settings, especially within Level I or Level II trauma centers or acute care environments such as ICU or emergency medicine units.
- Strong knowledge of behavioral health, mental health counseling, addiction counseling, and social work principles.
- Familiarity with hospital medicine practices including inpatient and outpatient clinic operations.
- Experience with medical terminology, physiology knowledge, and diagnostic evaluation techniques relevant to behavioral health assessments.
- Skilled in patient assessment, discharge planning, medical records management, and utilization management processes.
- Ability to navigate HIPAA regulations diligently while handling sensitive patient information.
- Excellent communication skills for effective patient service delivery and case management coordination across multidisciplinary teams. This role is paid and offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute meaningfully to patient well-being through energetic engagement and expert knowledge in behavioral health services.
Pay: $27.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
