Intake Counselor

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Intake Counselor at Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Behavioral Health physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Behavioral Health position at Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

This position is based in Nevada.

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Mental health assessment, Crisis intervention, Clinical documentation, Patient referral, Diagnostic criteria, Patient rights, Behavioral health, Social work. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Intake Counselor assesses the needs of walk-in and telephone callers to facilitate appropriate mental health service referrals. They are responsible for conducting clinical screenings, maintaining a safe therapeutic environment, and documenting assessment results.

Benefits package: Competitive Rates, Tuition Reimbursement, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.