Intake Coordinator

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark•Cranford, NJ

2d•$52,000 - $57,000

About The Position

Mount Carmel Guild Behavioral Health System, a CARF-accredited division of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark, is seeking a full-time Intake Coordinator for its ICMS – Union program in Cranford, New Jersey. The Integrated Case Management Services program provides in vivo case management to adults with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse. It supports clients in connecting with traditional and non-traditional recovery-oriented services and aims to maximize their independence through personalized, flexible, collaborative services in their natural environments. The Intake Coordinator is the first point of contact for potential consumers with severe and persistent mental health diagnoses for the Essex and Union ICMS programs. The role also builds connections with community referral sources and hospitals, screens referrals, and coordinates intake activities with case managers. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a social science-related field.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience in the mental health field.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
LSW or LCSW.

Responsibilities

Serve as the first point of contact for potential consumers with severe and persistent mental health diagnoses for the Essex and Union ICMS programs.
Conduct outreach to community referral sources and hospitals to support timely linkage to the programs.
Market the programs and provide presentations to referral sources and hospitals quarterly, as needed.
Pre-screen incoming referrals for appropriateness.
Perform data entry.
Coordinate intakes for case managers.