Intake Coordinator - Clinical

CRP Viking•Sacramento, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the administrative supervision of the Program Director or designee, this position is responsible for providing psychosocial, rehabilitation and recovery-oriented services for our members. This is an at-will direct service position within a program. The position is responsible for the development and implementation of person-centered treatment plans that seek to resolve the presenting problem and support the individual in returning to less intensive community settings as soon as possible. Additional support in areas of medication management, housing, counseling and advocacy will be provided as needed.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in Social Work or related field.
Valid registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
California driver’s license & current vehicle insurance/registration if driving.
Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles.

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains positive working relationship with referring hospitals and outpatient providers.
Coordinates intake functions with the Crisis Residential Programs, Intake Team, and all referral sources.
Conducts interviews in the community and makes recommendations for admission to the program.
Completes intake paperwork with clients upon admission to the program.
Ensures that necessary documentation is received and processed from referral sources prior to client admission, including medication orders and medication.
Introduces the client to the staff on-duty, the assigned service coordinator, and other clients in the facility, provides the client with a tour of the facility and shows the client to a clean room.
Confers with program leadership if the client has specific needs and risk factors, for example, medical issues, dietary needs, and language services.
Participates in in-service training and workshops.
Assesses clients for involuntary hospitalization per WI 5150 and completes necessary forms (after completion of the County certification).
Provides prompt intervention in the event of a crisis both to stop the crisis and to notify, when indicated, persons and agencies necessary for the resolution of the crisis situation.
Provides “on-the-spot” counseling that is both helpful to the clients and consistent with the philosophy of the program.
Conducts psychosocial groups, treatment planning, and discharge planning activities.
Insures the safety, health, and well-being of the members.
Completes paperwork as assigned in a timely, thorough and efficient manner.
Provides support to other staff members as needed.
Attends community meetings to represent the Program as assigned.