Intake Specialist, Rehabilitation and Recovery

Sheppard Pratt • Frederick, MD

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Rehabilitation and recovery services are designed for individuals living in the community who live with serious mental illness. Our team helps individuals obtain housing, employment, mental health services, and more. This is a direct care opportunity to exercise your independent judgement and assess and enroll clients in the appropriate services when they first enter into the rehabilitation and recovery program(s). Your efforts will be a part of ensuring a successful transition for each client.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED, bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year positively referenced related work experience.
• Knowledge of best practices in the areas of psychiatric rehabilitation and crisis intervention.
• Knowledge and experience in the areas of assessment, treatment planning and interventions for persons with serious mental illness to include co-occurring disorders.
• Basic knowledge of social security benefits and medical assistance.
• A driver’s license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

• Educating clients and families/support systems about available services.
• Providing linkages to outside providers as needed.
• Performing administrative tasks related to internal and external enrollment requirements
• Providing transportation for clients from state hospitals to the Rehabilitation and Recovery programs.

Benefits

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous mileage reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED