Intake Specialist
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Job Location:
Salt Lake, UT - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 20 - 21
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Join a team thats transforming mental healthcare.Founded by psychiatrists Headlight is more than a company: its a movement. A movement that exists on the front lines of the mental health crisis transforming the way people access care and the way clinicians deliver order to help people in their time of need and ensure that every person who comes to us has options we are transparent about our capabilities treatments and coverage we champion innovation and we leverage our rich data to continuously implement better ways of delivering care.Our mission is simple but powerful: Improving lives one session at a time.
Our highly skilled and principled clinical team enjoys autonomy and institutional support so they can put their focus where it should be: on improving patient outcomes. Our clinicians want to do more than help individual clients so they work to affect the system as a whole elevating standards of care so that their efforts reverberate far beyond what they could do in private practice.
As the most trusted behavioral health partner in the Western U.S. weve established deep relationships that give us unparalleled access interoperability and first-priority referrals. This exclusivity combined with our best-in-class coordinated care and feedback loops results in superior outcomes and cost savings.
Our services are convenient accessible and expert combining personalized client engagement with advanced technology to enhance not replace human connection. Indeed we hold that human-to-human relationships are indispensable so from the match to the session to the time between sessions we provide whole person care so nobody falls through the cracks and there is a brighter path forward for all.
The Intake Specialist will help potential clients understand Headlights services. This role will report to our Client Intake Team learn about Headlights offerings through a variety of sources including our website provider referrals insurance referrals online clinical directories and other sites/partners who help promote mental healthcare. Youll engage with individuals seeking to improve their mental health assess their needs determine if theyre eligible for our outpatient therapy or medical outpatient services and match them with an appropriate Headlight clinician. Your main goal is to help make sure people inquiring about improving their mental health are converted to Headlight clients and to ensure new clients attend their first intake appointment.
This role is a hybrid role that requires 3 days a week in our Downtown Salt Lake City office (136 S Main Street Salt Lake City UT 84101). We are hiring for two different shifts: Monday-Friday 10:30am-7pm MT and Tuesday- Saturday 10:30am-7pm MT with Saturdays being 9:30am-6pm MT.
Our Pillars
- Make things easier.
- Forge genuine connections.
- Elevate the standard.
Why this role matters
- According to one study The impact of waiting time on patient outcomes: Evidence from early intervention in psychosis services in England even a 1% longer wait time will have an impact on the health and social functioning of people with severe mental illness.
- Another white paper Access to Mental Health Care and Its Impact on Patient Outcomes: A Systematic Review states that longer wait times will exacerbate symptoms and lead to an increase in the risk for crisis.
- A study in The Lancet Psychiatry showed that longer wait times for access to mental health services can result in prolonged recovery periods. The study highlighted that delays in receiving care were linked to longer durations of impairment and delayed recovery from mental health conditions.
Roles and Responsibilities
- This role works primarily over the phones. Intake specialists routinely make over 200 dials per day to support and schedule new client referrals with a Headlight Mental Health Clinician
- As the initial point of contact for those in need be an active listener with a high level of empathy
- Assist in coordinating the admissions process including the initial phone call collecting insurance and payment information and scheduling first appointment
- Facilitate the introduction of Headlight outpatient mental healthcare services
- Explain the different care programs at Headlight; talk therapy medication managements care coordination
- Using Headlights matching software connect clients with appropriate Headlight clinicians based on specific needs and preferences.
- Navigate several technology platforms including our EHR while maintaining a calming demeanor for clients
- Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures ensuring a high standard of care and legal compliance
Qualifications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to act with integrity professionalism and confidentiality
- Spanish language skills are preferred
Benefits
- W2 role with competitive hourly rate and an additional incentive-based pay structure
- Medical Dental and Vision on the first of the month after employment (based on FT hours)
- Paid Vacation Sick and Holiday time
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential counseling services resources and support to help you navigate personal or professional challenges.
- 401(k) plan with company contribution
- Hybrid work schedule
- Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge healthcare technology environment
- Professional development opportunities and training
- Collaborative and supportive work culture
- Impactful role contributing to the enhancement of patient care and healthcare processes
$20 - $21 an hour
Our Intake Specialists are eligible for a monthly incentive plan on top of the hourly rate that is based on appointments scheduled and appointments kept. The average bonus earned in July 2025 was $565.
If you need any accommodations for your interview please email prior to scheduling.
Not meeting all the requirements Research indicates that women communities of color and historically underrepresented individuals are often hesitant to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. We are committed to cultivating a diverse inclusive and genuine workplace. If youre enthusiastic about this position but your previous experience doesnt precisely match every qualification listed we enthusiastically encourage you to submit your application. You could be the ideal candidate for this role or others!
Headlight is committed to the principles of diversity equity and inclusiveness and seeks to create a working environment reflective of this commitment. We seek to provide a diverse clinician base to support the diversity of our clients. Headlight supports and respects diversity of people culture and ideas throughout our organization. Headlight thrives to be a welcoming diverse and discrimination- and harassment-free workplace.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
