Intake Specialist (Immediate Opening)

BAKER PLACES • San Francisco, CA

5d • $26 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Intake Specialist coordinates the flow of clients into clinically appropriate Baker Places, Inc. programs from external referral sources, and facilitates the smooth flow of clients between and among internal agency services. The Intake Specialist interviews clients who may be currently hospitalized, incarcerated, homeless or participating in other programs. All PRC Baker Places, Inc. services are provided from the philosophy of social rehabilitation, which integrates teaching daily living skills in a safe and healthy environment.

Requirements

• AA Degree and 6 years of experience in a mental health setting; at least 2 years MUST be post degree
• Bachelors Degree and 4 years of experience in a mental health setting
• Master's Degree and 2 years of experience in a mental health setting
• An understanding of and commitment to Social Rehabilitation is required.
• Must demonstrate cultural competency while working with diverse populations on the issues of mental health, substance abuse and HIV-AIDS in a social rehabilitation treatment model.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with other team members and outside agencies.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred (3) years’ direct service experience in a dually diagnosed residential treatment program.
• Preferred but not required: California driver’s license, vehicle, and current auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents interviews with clients who may be currently hospitalized, incarcerated, homeless or participating in other programs.
• Collects and assembles all clinical information/documentation necessary for the destination program to conduct an Intake interview, ensuring documentation complies with regulatory entities. Works with providers to gather any missing eligibility information.
• Coordinates and processes completed intake materials for client placement into agency programs.
• Clinically assess written materials for appropriateness of possible placements, identifying potential risk management issues.
• Keeping up to date information via databases on client demographics, status of provider referrals, and maintain agency client census in all programs.
• Serves as liaison with Baker Residential Treatment Programs and provider referral sources.
• Demonstrates knowledge about psychiatric diagnoses, substance abuse, addiction dynamics, and HIV related issues.
• Adheres to HIPAA and all other confidentiality requirements.
• Identifies and conducts outreach services to potential community based agencies.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their eligible spouse/children
• short/long-term disability
• life insurance
• employer-matching contributions to 403(b) retirement
• generous paid time-off
• California Bar dues
• professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level