Intake Specialist

Comprehensive Healthcare • Yakima, WA

1d • Onsite

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 places new clients on an appropriate treatment team based on level of care, diagnosis, and funding source. As part of the Outpatient team, the specialist may also provide mental health treatment and therapy to adult clients when needed. Building trust and rapport quickly and recognizing the symptoms and presentation of a wide range of mental illnesses are essential to the role.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Comprehensive Healthcare provides behavioral health and integrated healthcare services in a creative, collaborative environment focused on clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care.

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 the symptoms and presentation 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, 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

• Training and development opportunities, including regular training, support, supervision, and consultation in evidence-based services and programs.
• Career opportunities across a wide range of settings, with room for mobility and promotion.
• Clinical supervision toward licensure, if applicable.
• Competitive salaries within the communities and industry.
• Healthcare coverage for employees and qualified family members.
• Vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave.
• 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.
• Financial incentives to further employee education.

What This Job Offers

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