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Pyramid Healthcare

Intake Clinician

Concord, MA

$65K - $72K/yr

Intake Clinician Pyramid Healthcare - Concord, MA Full-Time Salary: $65,000-$72,500 annually About Pyramid Healthcare Pyramid Healthcare is a nationally recognized leader in behavioral healthcare, ...

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Summit BHC

$36K - $41K/yr

Intake Clinician | Eagle View Behavioral Health | Bettendorf, Iowa About the Job: PURPOSE STATEMENT: The Intake Clinician is a behavioral health professional responsible for facilitating admissions ...

Summit BHC

Intake Clinician

Bettendorf, IA · On-site

$33K - $38K/yr

Intake Clinician | Eagle View Behavioral Health | Bettendorf, Iowa About the Job: PURPOSE STATEMENT: The Intake Clinician is a behavioral health professional responsible for facilitating admissions ...

Montage Health

Licensed Intake Clinician-Ohana

Monterey, CA · On-site

$55.36 - $74.04/hr

The Intake Clinician supports patient access across all levels of care at Ohana, including referral coordination, intake operations, intake assessments, and appropriate follow up for Ohana patients ...

UHS

Intake Clinician

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

$34K - $39K/yr

Benefits for our Intake Clinicians include: * * Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations! * Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career

UHS

Intake Clinician (PRN)

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

$34K - $39K/yr

Benefits for our Intake Clinicians include: * Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations! * Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career

Summit BHC

Intake Clinician-Nights

Champaign, IL

$37K - $43K/yr

Intake Clinician-Nights | The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place | Williamsburg, Virginia About the Job: PURPOSE STATEMENT: The Intake Clinician is a behavioral health professional responsible for ...

Summit BHC

Intake Clinician-Nights

Williamsburg, VA · On-site

$36K - $41K/yr

Intake Clinician-Nights | The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place | Williamsburg, Virginia About the Job: PURPOSE STATEMENT: The Intake Clinician is a behavioral health professional responsible for ...

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As of Aug 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for intake clinician in the United States is $44,397.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $43,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as an Intake Clinician, you need a background in behavioral health or social work, paired with relevant licensure or certification (such as LCSW, LPC, or RN) and strong assessment skills. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, intake assessment tools, and standardized screening instruments is typically required. Exceptional interpersonal communication, active listening, and crisis intervention abilities will help you excel in this role. These competencies ensure accurate client evaluations, efficient processing, and compassionate care coordination for individuals seeking mental health or substance abuse services.

What is an Intake Clinician job?

An Intake Clinician is a healthcare professional responsible for assessing new clients or patients to determine their needs and appropriate treatment options. They conduct initial evaluations, gather medical and psychological history, and collaborate with a care team to develop treatment plans. Intake Clinicians often work in hospitals, mental health facilities, or addiction treatment centers, ensuring patients receive the right level of care. Strong communication and assessment skills are essential for this role.

What are some common challenges faced by Intake Clinicians in their day-to-day work?

Intake Clinicians often navigate challenges such as managing high caseloads, conducting assessments with clients in crisis, and balancing administrative documentation with patient care responsibilities. They must quickly build rapport with clients while gathering detailed information, which can be emotionally demanding if clients are distressed or uncooperative. Additionally, Intake Clinicians frequently coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate placement and follow-up. Overcoming these challenges requires strong organizational skills, resilience, and a commitment to providing empathetic support in fast-paced environments.

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Intake Clinician

Pyramid Healthcare

Concord, MA

$65K - $72K/yr

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Company rating: 4.8 out of 10

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Job description

Intake Clinician

Pyramid Healthcare - Concord, MA

Full-Time
Salary: $65,000-$72,500 annually

About Pyramid Healthcare

Pyramid Healthcare is a nationally recognized leader in behavioral healthcare, providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment for individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders. Our Concord, MA residential treatment center is dedicated to helping adults build lasting recovery in a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment.

We are currently seeking a full-time Intake Clinician to join our team. In this role, you will facilitate the intake, assessment, and admission process for individuals entering treatment, ensuring timely access to clinically appropriate care while collaborating closely with referral sources and interdisciplinary treatment teams.

Position Summary

The Intake Clinician is responsible for conducting clinical screenings, comprehensive assessments, level of care determinations, and admission documentation for clients entering treatment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring clients are appropriately assessed and connected to the services that best meet their clinical needs. The Intake Clinician also supports continuity of care through collaboration, crisis intervention, accurate documentation, and coordination of treatment services in accordance with organizational policies, accreditation standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities
  • Conduct clinical screenings, biopsychosocial assessments, and level of care determinations using clinical judgment and established assessment criteria, including ASAM and LOCUS, as applicable.
  • Facilitate admissions to the appropriate level of care based on assessment findings and placement criteria.
  • Complete assessments, admission documentation, authorizations, person-centered treatment plans, crisis plans, and all required intake documentation in a timely manner.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams to ensure continuity of care and coordinated treatment planning.
  • Provide coverage for other Intake Clinicians or Assessment Counselors within the region as needed.
  • Maintain a limited clinical caseload and provide individual and/or group counseling services when assigned.
  • Conduct assessments for referral sources, including hospitals, correctional facilities, juvenile justice programs, forensic settings, and other behavioral health partners, as applicable.
  • Utilize crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and therapeutic treatment environment.
  • Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation in compliance with organizational policies, licensing regulations, accreditation standards, and payer requirements.
  • Exercise sound judgment while maintaining strict confidentiality of client and organizational information.
  • Complete all required trainings and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following qualifications at the time of hire:

  • Hold an LADC II or higher clinical license; or
  • Possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Services or a related field in lieu of clinical licensure; or
  • Be license-eligible, with eligibility confirmed by the site's Clinical Director or Executive Director.

If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and want to help individuals begin their recovery journey, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join the Pyramid Healthcare team in Concord, MA!

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