Intake Specialist
About The Position
The Intake Specialist completes intake assessments for individuals of all ages seeking outpatient treatment at the Yakima clinic. The specialist interviews individuals to determine clinical necessity for mental health treatment and establishes new clients on an appropriate treatment team based on level of care needed, diagnosis, and funding source. As part of the Outpatient team, the Intake Specialist may also provide mental health treatment and therapy to adult clients as needed. Building trust and rapport quickly and recognizing symptoms and presentations of a wide variety of mental illnesses are essential to the role. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position is based at the Yakima Main Center in Yakima, Washington.
Requirements
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related field.
- Must be eligible for registration as an Agency Affiliated Counselor and designation as a Mental Health Professional.
- Ability to quickly build trust and rapport with clients.
- Familiarity with and ability to recognize symptoms and presentations of a wide variety of mental illnesses.
Responsibilities
- Complete intake evaluations for prospective clients, including determining an initial diagnosis and medical necessity for admission to services.
- Assign new clients to appropriate treatment teams and coordinate scheduling of their first appointment.
- Communicate with referral sources and other treatment providers to obtain relevant clinical information.
- Refer clients to alternative or additional services when necessary, including crisis services, primary care providers, community resources, and substance use evaluations.
- Provide individual and family therapy and lead behavioral health groups.
- Assess clients for safety and risk to themselves or others, and take appropriate crisis intervention steps when indicated.
- Complete extensive clinical documentation in a client-centered manner.
Benefits
- Healthcare coverage for employees and qualified family members.
- Vacation, paid holiday, and sick leave policies.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program services.
- Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation.
- Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation.
- Agency-funded life and disability insurance program.
- Financial incentives to further employee education.
- Training, support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs.
- Clinical supervision toward licensure, if applicable.
- Career opportunities in a range of settings, with room for mobility and promotion.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
