Intake Clinician – Behavioral Health

About the role

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities. Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being. Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Intake Clinician to join our team in Asheville, NC. This position is responsible for conducting clinical screenings and level-of-care assessments, coordinating admissions, and connecting individuals with appropriate behavioral health and substance use treatment services. The Intake Clinician plays an important role in helping clients access timely, appropriate care while collaborating with internal teams, community partners, and referral sources. The ideal candidate is clinically skilled, organized, and committed to supporting individuals as they begin their treatment and recovery journeys. Pyramid CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical screenings, evaluations, and level-of-care assessments to determine appropriate treatment recommendations.
• Facilitate admissions to appropriate levels of care using LOCUS and/or ASAM criteria.
• Identify and coordinate referrals to community resources and external service providers based on client needs.
• Complete all required assessment, admission, and clinical documentation, including NCTOPPS, authorizations, person-centered plans (PCPs), and crisis plans.
• Coordinate admission pre-certifications and authorizations with funding sources.
• Collaborate with facility staff and clinical teams to support effective treatment planning and program implementation.
• Provide coverage for other evaluation counselors in the region as requested by the supervisor.
• Maintain a small caseload and facilitate weekly group therapy sessions.
• Provide assessment services to referral sources, including juvenile justice centers, county jails, and other forensic, mental health, and community-based settings.