Behavioral Health Intake Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with technology, including phones, email, medical records, and Microsoft programs.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to communicate professionally and promptly with patients, caregivers, staff, callers, and referral sources.
• Knowledge of behavioral health treatment settings and the treatment needs of the behavioral health population.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant Human Services field is preferred; applicants with at least three years of employment history in behavioral health settings may be considered.
• QMHP-A certification in the State of Virginia is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage outpatient psychiatric services referrals and requests for services.
• Respond to referrals and requests for services in a professional and timely manner.
• Conduct prescreen assessments of referred individuals.
• Determine individuals’ level-of-care needs and refer them to appropriate OPBH programs.
• Assist with marketing and relationship-building with referral sources.

Benefits

• Zero-deductible health plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Retirement savings match
• Employee assistance program
• Healthy U incentive-based wellness program
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account for childcare
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Professional development
• Discounts to on-campus dining