Behavioral Health Intake Specialist

TANAGER PLACE•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Health Intake Specialist at Tanager is a role where you can truly change lives by being the reason a child smiles again, builds self-confidence, or discovers a new dream. Every interaction can shape a child’s future, helping them feel seen, supported, and safe. This is a chance to help a child discover their potential. Tanager has been dedicated to supporting children and families in Linn County since 1879, serving over 4,000 children and teens annually through prevention, treatment, and outreach programs. 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. This role ensures appropriate clinical fit, timely communication with referral sources, and coordination of admission logistics to support safe, efficient, and mission-driven 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 for clients.
Maintaining timely communication with referral sources.
Coordinating admission logistics to support safe, efficient, and mission-driven service delivery.
Maintaining program census.
Upholding standards of care and trauma-informed practices.