Behavioral Health Intake Specialist
About The Position
Make a Difference Every Day — Become a Behavioral Health Intake Specialist at Tanager Are you looking for a role where you can truly change lives? Imagine being the reason a child smiles again, builds self-confidence, or discovers a new dream. As a Behavioral Health Intake Specialist at Tanager, you won’t just have a job — you’ll have a purpose. Every interaction you have can shape a child’s future, helping them feel seen, supported, and safe. If you believe in the power of human connection, healing, and growth, this is your chance to help a child discover their potential. About Tanager Since 1879, we’ve been dedicated to supporting children and families in Linn County and as the first children's human services agency in the county, our mission continues to evolve with the needs of our community. Today, we serve over 4,000 children and teens annually through prevention, treatment, and outreach programs. We’re more than a non-profit — we’re a community of caregivers working together to Inspire, Empower, and Heal. Position Overview As a Behavioral Health Intake Specialist, you will be working with children and their families through the referral, screening and admissions process while delivering services that are: Client-centered Strengths-based Professional and compassionate In this role, you will serve as a key member of our Residential Services team, responsible for managing the referral, screening, and admissions process for youth entering services. This role ensures appropriate clinical fit, timely communication with referral sources, and coordination of admission logistics to support safe, efficient, and mission-driver service delivery. This position plays a critical role in maintaining program census while upholding standards of care and trauma-informed practices. Why Choose Tanager? We care for the people who care for our kids. Full-time employees enjoy:
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related human services field
- Minimum of one-year experience in behavioral health, inpatient/residential services, intake/admissions or care coordination
- Minimum of one-year experience working with youth and families
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work
- Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications, credentials or program-specific qualifications within a timeframe established by the organization or regulatory requirements
- Must possess a valid Drivers License and meet the driving requirements of the Agency
Responsibilities
- managing the referral, screening, and admissions process for youth entering services
- ensures appropriate clinical fit
- timely communication with referral sources
- coordination of admission logistics to support safe, efficient, and mission-driver service delivery
- maintaining program census while upholding standards of care and trauma-informed practices
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
- Retirement plan, employer-paid life, short & long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 10 paid holidays, Compassionate Leave, generous PTO policy
- tuition reimbursement and opportunities for advancement
- Weekly payroll
- the chance to inspire hope and make a lasting impact
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
