Intake Clinician

Pyramid Healthcare·Concord, Massachusetts

$65,000 - $72,500/yrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 6 days ago

Practice for this role

Intake Clinician · $65,000 - $72,500/yr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-4% vs. median posted salary for behavioral health roles in Concord, Massachusetts ($68,000)

12 similar openings in the Concord area · median $66,500

$38,000 · lowesthighest · $100,000

this role: $65,000median $68,000

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted behavioral health roles in Concord, Massachusetts salarys. This role sits in the 47th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 4% below the Concord, Massachusetts median for behavioral health roles.

The Intake Clinician conducts clinical screenings, biopsychosocial assessments, and level of care determinations for incoming clients. They also facilitate the admission process, maintain accurate clinical documentation, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care.

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

Intake clinician: Pyramid Healthcare – Concord, MA

Full-Time Salary

$62,000–$70,000 annually, depending on education and licensure.

About pyramid healthcare

Pyramid Healthcare is a nationally recognized leader in behavioral healthcare, providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment for individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders. Our Concord, MA residential treatment center is dedicated to helping adults build lasting recovery in a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment.

We are currently seeking a full-time Intake Clinician to join our team. In this role, you will facilitate the intake, assessment, and admission process for individuals entering treatment, ensuring timely access to clinically appropriate care while collaborating closely with referral sources and interdisciplinary treatment teams.

Position Summary

The Intake Clinician is responsible for conducting clinical screenings, comprehensive assessments, level of care determinations, and admission documentation for clients entering treatment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring clients are appropriately assessed and connected to the services that best meet their clinical needs. The Intake Clinician also supports continuity of care through collaboration, crisis intervention, accurate documentation, and coordination of treatment services in accordance with organizational policies, accreditation standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities

Conduct clinical screenings, biopsychosocial assessments, and level of care determinations using clinical judgment and established assessment criteria, including ASAM and LOCUS, as applicable.
Facilitate admissions to the appropriate level of care based on assessment findings and placement criteria.
Complete assessments, admission documentation, authorizations, person-centered treatment plans, crisis plans, and all required intake documentation in a timely manner.

Requirements

Applicants must hold an LADC II or higher clinical license, or possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Services or a related field. Candidates who are license-eligible and confirmed by the site's leadership are also encouraged to apply.

bachelor degree
Confidentiality
Treatment planning
Regulatory compliance
Individual counseling
Group counseling
Crisis intervention
Case management
De-escalation techniques
Level of care determination
Biopsychosocial assessment
ASAM criteria
Clinical screening
Continuity of care
LOCUS criteria
Admission documentation

Benefits

Referral bonus
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Employee recognition programs

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $65,000 - $72,500/yr
Location: Concord, Massachusetts
Posted: Sep 11, 2026
Application: Employer website

Behavioral health roles remain active in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, behavioral health employers often look for licensed or license-eligible clinicians with experience supporting at-risk youth and families, so demand tends to stay steady for candidates who can work across settings and age groups. These roles can be competitive because employers usually want a master’s degree, a clear licensure path, and practical experience; review the summarized requirements and benefits here, which are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and tailor your application to youth and family work.