Mental Health Intake Specialist

@ Tristar Health
Tristar Healthtristarhealth.com

Mental Health Intake Specialist

Lebanon, TN
Posted today

About the job

TriStar Health provides comprehensive healthcare services. The Mental Health Intake Specialist is a frontline role handling assessments, documentation, and coordination for behavioral health patients, ensuring safe and timely access to services.

Requirements

  • Mental health screening experience
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to perform risk assessments

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Compassionate communication skills
  • Detail-oriented and organized

Full job description

TriStar Health is seeking a Mental Health Intake Specialist to coordinate safe, timely access to behavioral health services across our regional network. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for patients and families, performing mental health screenings, risk assessments, and level-of-care determinations via phone and in-person. You’ll collect and verify clinical, demographic, and insurance information, document accurately in EMR systems, and coordinate admissions, transfers, and referrals with multidisciplinary teams. You will follow strict safety, privacy, and documentation standards while providing compassionate, clear communication to patients in crisis. This role offers exposure to diverse psychiatric populations, collaboration with experienced clinicians, and opportunities for professional growth within a patient-first, evidence-based healthcare environment.
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