Intake Specialist- Birch Tree Center

Thrive Behavioral Network•Duluth, MN

About The Position

Thrive Behavioral Network is seeking an Intake Specialist to join their AMAZING Behavioral Healthcare Team. This role is for individuals who are compassionate, out-of-the-box thinkers, and enjoy a dynamic work environment. You will be immersed in a strong team atmosphere where support is abundant.

Requirements

Must qualify as a Mental Health Practitioner under 245I.04 Subdv. 4 (a-d).
Knowledge of symptoms and course of serious and persistent mental illness as well as medications and other therapies used to treat mental illness.
Knowledge of evidence-based clinical practices.
Demonstrable working knowledge of Vulnerable Adults Laws and other pertinent rules and regulations.
Sincere interest in billing and insurance practices in mental health.
Ability to develop an appropriate therapeutic relationship with clients.
Able to work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Able to use a computer for word-processing, database management, and email.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the workflow of client admissions and discharges.
Provide outreach and communication with outside agencies interested in Thrive programs and services.
Review referrals for appropriateness to licensed services to ensure the program can support both the physical and mental health needs of the referral.
Verify insurance/program payment.
Work cooperatively with the Treatment Director and other staff in developing, implementing, and evaluating client care and programming.
Review referrals and coordinate admissions in accordance with Thrive Policies.
Ensure financial coverage for client services, including obtaining and maintaining insurance verifications, assisting clients in obtaining and maintaining state and county benefits, assisting clients in making payment plan arrangements, and coordinating with Thrive’s Billing Specialists.
Coordinate community services for each individual receiving services, including medication management/psychiatry, individual therapy, outpatient chemical dependency services, outpatient mental health services, case management, ARMHS, etc.
Coordinate services inside the program, ensuring timely completion of required paperwork, coordinating with the primary Mental Health Practitioner for daily services, and other tasks assigned by the Treatment Director.
Provide outreach and communication with outside agencies, which may include occasional off-site meetings and timely responses to inquiries.