Behavioral Health Intake Specialist

Valley Health

. Coordinate and manage all outpatient psychiatric services referrals and requests for services .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeWinchester • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 - $38 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating outpatient psychiatric services and managing referrals, with a strong focus on communication and relationship building within behavioral health settings. Proficient in assessing patient needs and utilizing technology for effective service delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Behavioral Health ExperienceQMHP-A CertificationReferral CoordinationCommunication SkillsAssessment Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Prescreen AssessmentsLevel-Of-Care DeterminationBehavioral Health KnowledgeMultitasking Ability

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProgramsMedical Record SystemsPhone CommunicationEmail Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

BA Degree in Human ServicesQMHP-A in Virginia

Industry Keywords

Outpatient Psychiatric ServicesBehavioral Health ProgramsReferral SourcesTreatment Needs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and manage all outpatient psychiatric services referrals and requests for services
Respond to referrals and requests for services in a professional and timely manner
Perform prescreen assessments on referred individuals
Determine level-of-care needs
Send referrals to appropriate outpatient behavioral health programs
Assist the Outpatient Behavioral Health Department with marketing and relationship building with referral sources

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA Degree in relevant Human Services field preferred
Applicant with a minimum of 3 years employment history working in Behavioral Health settings may be considered
QMHP-A in the State of VA preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills required
Proficiency in use of technology such as phone, email, medical record, Microsoft programs
Ability to multitask
Ability to communicate with patients, caregivers, staff, callers, and referral sources in a professional and timely manner
Knowledge of behavioral health treatment settings and treatment needs of the behavioral health population

Benefits

Comp & perks

A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
Dental and vision insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Retirement Savings Match
A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
Membership to Healthy U: An 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