LCSW Intake Therapist

FAMILIES TOGETHER OF ORANGE COUNTY•Tustin, CA

15d•$100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Job Title: LCSW Intake Therapist Salary: $100,000 per year Location: 1 day at Fountain Valley, 1 day at Garden Grove, 3 days at Tustin. Openings: 1 Position Purpose: Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, the Intake Coordinator is an essential member of the clinical team as a facilitator of clinical mental health assessments. The Intake Coordinator’s primary function is to facilitate the admissions process, which includes risk assessments and appropriateness for services (both therapy and psychiatry).

Requirements

LCSW/LMFT required
Bilingual: Spanish required
Minimum 3 years of related experience
2 years post licensure required
Experience in clinical intake and assessment processes
Strong computer skills, acute attention to detail, confident and professional communication

Nice To Haves

Knowledgeable in general EMR/EHR systems is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide clinical assessment to determine appropriateness of services using screening questionnaires and risk assessments
Coordinate the scheduling of intakes for therapists and psychiatry providers
Conduct record reviews (ROI, custody paperwork, etc.)
Consult with Clinical Director, Manager, or Supervisor as needed
Review internal referrals weekly, conduct outreach to referrals within 5 business days, document attempts, and close the loop by informing providers of the outcome of the referral
Address urgent referrals within 2 business days and close the loop by informing providers of the outcome of the referral
Communicate with the administrative team to ensure review of the patient’s insurance and eligibility coverage, and inform the patient of copay/good faith estimate
Provide individual and group therapy, as needed
Ensures all appointments are properly created, scheduled, and confirmed
Manage waitlist and waitlist outcomes
Attend meetings as applicable to the job title. (i.e., all staff meetings)
Behave professionally and work collaboratively with co-workers to increase productivity
Refer therapy and psychiatry patients to outside specialists or agencies as needed, using clinical judgment and higher-level care parameters
Respond to crisis situations and intervene therapeutically as necessary; assesses for the safety of the patient and assesses for suicidality, homicidal, and self-harm ideation
Complete documentation within the organization policy within 72 hours
Maintain a capacity expectation of 60%
Assist with quality measures
Provide clinical supervision to ASW and MSW interns
Perform other duties and projects assigned by the Clinical Manager of Mental Health