Behavioral Health Intake Specialist

TANAGER PLACE•Cedar Rapids, IA

8d•$38,480 - $43,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Behavioral Health Intake Specialist at Tanager, you will 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. Since 1879, Tanager has been dedicated to supporting children and families in Linn County. 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. 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.

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
Active professional licensure required when program responsibilities include oversight, supervision, or services governed by licensure standards
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.
Ensuring 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.