Intake Clinician – Behavioral Health

Pyramid Healthcare | Asheville, NC
Salary: $55,000–$59,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday
Work Setting: In-Person
Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Package

Make a Difference in Behavioral Health and Recovery

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.

Key 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.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with clinical, regulatory, and organizational requirements.

• Complete all required training and continuing education hours as applicable.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, psychology, chemical dependency, or a related field.

• Active North Carolina licensure of at least LCSW-A, LCMHC-A, or higher is required. Candidates must hold one of these qualifying licenses or a higher-level, fully independent clinical license.

• Must already be licensed in North Carolina at the required level.

• Experience in mental health and/or substance use treatment services is preferred.

• Experience conducting clinical assessments, determining levels of care, and coordinating admissions is preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with clients, colleagues, and referral partners.

• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly with clinical documentation and admission requirements.

• Professionalism, flexibility, and adaptability in a dynamic treatment environment.

• Ability to make objective, ethical, and clinically appropriate decisions.

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Ability to remain calm, responsive, and decisive when managing crisis situations or competing priorities.

Expected Outcomes

• Support an effective intake and admissions process that connects clients with appropriate treatment services.

• Promote timely access to care through thorough assessments, accurate documentation, and effective coordination.

• Maintain productive relationships with internal teams, community partners, and referral sources.

• Contribute to a collaborative clinical environment focused on client needs and continuity of care.

• Meet organizational standards for documentation, compliance, and required training.

Join Pyramid Healthcare

If you are a qualified clinical professional passionate about helping individuals access the behavioral health and substance use treatment they need, we encourage you to apply for the Intake Clinician position with Pyramid Healthcare in Asheville, NC.