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Mental Health Intake Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Mental Health Therapist

Danville, VA · On-site

$48K - $70K/yr

Perform intake assessments * Provide mental health therapy for individuals, couples, families, and children * Create individualized treatment plans for each client * Use evidence-based treatment ...

Mental Health Therapist

Danville, VA · On-site

$48K - $70K/yr

Perform intake assessments * Provide mental health therapy for individuals, couples, families, and children * Create individualized treatment plans for each client * Use evidence-based treatment ...

Mental Health Therapist

Danville, VA · On-site

$48K - $70K/yr

Perform intake assessments * Provide mental health therapy for individuals, couples, families, and children * Create individualized treatment plans for each client * Use evidence-based treatment ...

Provide evidence-based, individualized clinical mental health services, including intake assessments, short-term counseling, and adult consultations, delivered through face-to-face and telehealth ...

Provide evidence-based, individualized clinical mental health services, including intake assessments, short-term counseling, and adult consultations, delivered through face-to-face and telehealth ...

Mental Health Clinician

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Provide evidence-based, individualized clinical mental health services, including intake assessments, short-term counseling, and adult consultations, delivered through face-to-face and telehealth ...

Mental Health Technician 2

Falls Church, VA

$18.25 - $24.50/hr

Mental Health Technician 2 - Job Responsibilities: * The Mental Health Technician 2 under the ... signs and intake/output. * Provides information to patients, families and visitors which may ...

Mental Health Technician 2

Falls Church, VA

$18.25 - $24.50/hr

Mental Health Technician 2 Inova Fairfax Hospital Nursing Float Pool is looking for a dedicated ... signs and intake/output. * Provides information to patients, families and visitors which may ...

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How much do mental health intake jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for mental health intake in Virginia is $44,016.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,200.00 and $42,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a mental health intake?

A Mental Health Intake job involves assessing new clients to determine their mental health needs and connect them with appropriate services. Intake specialists gather initial information, conduct screenings, and coordinate with therapists or other professionals. They may also handle paperwork, insurance verification, and scheduling. Their role is crucial in ensuring clients receive the right support as quickly as possible.

What does a mental health intake do?

A typical day in Mental Health Intake involves conducting initial interviews with clients to assess their mental health needs, collecting detailed histories, and documenting all findings in electronic health records. You’ll collaborate closely with therapists, psychiatrists, and other team members to ensure each client is connected to the most appropriate services. Much of your time is spent engaging directly with clients, performing screenings, managing referrals, and occasionally handling crisis situations. The role is dynamic and fast-paced, requiring adaptability and a strong commitment to client care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in mental health intake?

To thrive as a Mental Health Intake professional, you need a background in psychology or social work, strong interviewing skills, and a foundational understanding of mental health assessment procedures. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems, screening tools, and occasionally relevant certifications like a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) are often required. Excellent active listening, empathy, and organizational skills help you gather accurate information and make clients feel at ease. These skills ensure thorough, compassionate assessments that are crucial for connecting clients to appropriate mental health services and supporting successful treatment outcomes.

How to become a mental health intake?

To become a mental health intake specialist, typically one needs a relevant degree such as a bachelor's in psychology, social work, or a related field, along with experience in mental health settings. Certification or training in mental health assessment and strong communication skills are also important for this role.

What mental health intake careers are in demand?

Mental health intake roles, such as mental health intake coordinators and case managers, are in demand due to increased awareness of mental health needs. These positions often require strong communication skills, knowledge of mental health services, and relevant certifications or degrees in psychology, social work, or counseling. The demand is driven by a growing focus on early intervention and accessible mental health care across healthcare settings.

What are the most commonly searched types of Mental Health Intake jobs in Virginia?

The most popular types of Mental Health Intake jobs in Virginia are:

What cities in Virginia are hiring for Mental Health Intake jobs?

Cities in Virginia with the most Mental Health Intake job openings:

Infographic showing various Mental Health Intake job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,016 per year, or $21.2 per hour.

Mental Health Intake Nurse - RN

Portsmouth Regional Hospital

Richmond, VA • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Mental Health Intake Nurse - RN

Hourly Wage Estimate: 32.14 - 48.20 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Strong staffing support when it matters most. Technology and tools that streamline patient monitoring and communication to help you work more efficiently. Robust supply chains to keep you fully equipped. Ongoing clinical education to improve your skills. As a Registered Nurse at Tucker Pavilion of Chippenham Hospital, you'll have all the staffing support, technology and resources you need to deliver safe, high-quality care—so you can focus on what you do best.

***SHIFT IS 2p-2a OR 7p-7a***

Job Summary and Qualifications

Provide a patient onboarding experience for patients admitting to the in-patient units. Provide support to in-patient units upon discharging. Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting all aspects of patient care. He/she will work closely with all health care providers to facilitate and coordinate efficient, effective, quality health care. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the appropriate life span; possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs; and, have the ability to provide care needed by the pertinent patient group(s). He/she will implement and/or comply with all the policies, procedures and standards of the unit, department and the institution.

What you will do in this role:

  • Coordination of care with physicians.
  • Actively collaborates with other units and program staff, physicians and members of other departments to facilitate provision of optimal patient care.
  • Provide patient education while administering medication.
  • Practice safe medication administration consistent scanning of patient and medications.
  • Scan all medications and patients using eMar.
  • Follow facility established guidelines for reconciliation of medications on admission, during transfer and at discharge.
  • Assign and conduct appropriate individual and group interventions within the milieu for behavioral and safe management of patients.
  • Maintains appropriate boundaries.
  • Demonstrate least restrictive interventions appropriately.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating treatment, patient safety and programs.
  • Assess patient's response to treatment and safety interventions and accurately document interventions and patient's response to intervention.
  • Assist patients and families to understand the diagnosis, prescribed treatment, and safe management of symptoms related to specific mental disorders through health teaching.
  • Document against the interventions within the Recovery Plan Utilize teaching skills related to psycho educational and medical interventions and patient safety needs with the patients and families.
  • Assumes responsibility for renewing license.
  • Assumes responsibility for completing all mandatory educational, health screening, CPR, and CPI requirements within designated time frame and for providing written verification of same for filing.
  • Transcribes orders accurately and scans orders to pharmacy in a timely fashion. Provides the new patient with an in-depth on-boarding experience.
  • Provides support to the unit staff with discharging patients.
Qualifications

What qualifications you will need:

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date
  • (RN) Registered Nurse
  • Registered Nurse Diploma
Benefits

Tucker Pavilion of Chippenham Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location

Chippenham Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1972, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 460+ bed hospital is one of the regions leading acute care facilities located on the Southside of Richmond. We are the regions first choice for orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health and cardiovascular care. The Joint Commission awarded Chippenham Hospital the Gold Seal of Approval and named us a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for advanced primary stroke, heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, perinatal care, hip and knee replacement and surgical care. We are also a Level I Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center.

"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing's future."

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare

If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our Mental Health Intake Nurse - RN opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.