Behavioral Health Intake Specialist
Listed compensation
$17+/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential,
rehabilitative, and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of
national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive,
holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who
receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.
Job Description: In this role, you’ll be a key part of helping clients access
the services they need. You’ll handle referrals, schedule evaluations, support
prescribers, and keep client records organized and compliant — all while
providing friendly, reliable support to both clients and staff.
Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Location: Exton, PA (THIS ROLE IS ON-SITE)
Program: Clinical Services Support
Pay Rate: $17+/hour
What You'll Do
* Process all incoming referrals quickly and accurately, including verifying
insurance eligibility
* Input and manage referral information within the electronic health record
system
* Ensure referral information is transmitted promptly to the appropriate team
or service
* Process payments related to record releases and ensure accurate documentation
of all transactions.
* Manage the release of client treatment records to law offices, disability
firms, and behavioral health agencies while strictly adhering to HIPAA
guidelines
* Communicate professionally with external partners throughout the medical
record release process to ensure timely and accurate information exchange
* Maintain a detailed tracking spreadsheet for all record requests in alignment
with record‑keeping protocols
* Support prescribers and clinical staff as needed
* Maintain client records throughout their lifecycle—from data entry and
release of information to archiving
* Provide friendly, professional assistance to clients both in person and over
the phone
What We're Looking For
* Education: High school diploma or equivalent
* Experience: At least one year in a medical, mental health, or professional
office setting with customer service and data entry responsibilities
* Licenses/Certifications: None required
* Clearances: Child Abuse, Criminal Background Check, and Medicaid/Medicare
Exclusion verification
What’s in it for you?
Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week)
* Competitive Pay
* Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
* Tuition Reimbursement options
* Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
* Life Insurance
* Disability Insurance
* Paid Time Off
* 403(b) with Employer Match
* Employee Recognition Programs
* Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
* Discounts through “Tickets at Work”
* And More!
Want to learn more?
To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional
growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us
at: https://chimes.org/Careers [https://chimes.org/Careers].
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems is accredited by the Joint Commission and
provides a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental
health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and
co-occurring disorders throughout southern and central Pennsylvania, central New
Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Additionally, we provide an array of prevention
and educational programs for youth, parents, and adults to encourage healthy
choices and lifestyles.
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Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Intake Specialist processes incoming referrals, verifies insurance eligibility, and manages client records within the electronic health system. They also provide professional support to prescribers and clinical staff while ensuring all record releases comply with HIPAA regulations.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience in a medical, mental health, or professional office setting. Applicants are required to pass child abuse, criminal background, and Medicaid/Medicare exclusion checks.
Key Skills
Healthcare Administration Career Context
Of the 40 active Healthcare Administration listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 18% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
Healthcare Administration pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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