Intake Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

Conducts comprehensive behavioral health assessments on youth and adults seeking mental health, substance use or dual disorder treatment in person or via tele-health. Ensures clients are matched with the appropriate level of care and resources to increase successful treatment and recovery. 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sets the tone for the treatment experience, establishing clear expectations and building trust to foster engagement in services. 
• Conducts thorough intake interviews and assessments in person or via tele-health.
• Gathers psychosocial history, completes mental status examinations, administer symptom-screening tools and render provisional DSM-5 Diagnoses.
• Conducts structured assessments of social determinants of health (housing, employment, transportation, food security etc.)
• Facilitates client assignment to an appropriate long-term treatment provider within the Center to ensure continuity of care. 
• Synthesizes findings to develop clear treatment recommendations and individualized care plans. 
• Works closely with internal providers and external partners to connect clients with appropriate services. 
• Provides clear, compassionate communication to clients and families regarding next steps in care.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity and quality of care. 
• Maintain concurrent, timely and clinically sound records in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Compile, input and maintain accurate data for state-required reporting systems, including CCAR and DACOD, ensuring compliance with regulatory and funding requirements. 
• Adhere to HIPPA and confidentiality regulations. 
• Participate in clinical supervision, team meetings and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the department.
• Support a culture of collaboration, inclusion and continuous learning
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned in alignment with agency needs and client care.

EDUCATION

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or another Human Services Field

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Requires a license in the State of Colorado as an LPC, LMFT or LCSW

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to successfully engage with diverse individuals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to skillfully perform clinical activities in a virtual environment
• Familiar with the DSM and diagnostic techniques.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to multi-task
• Ability to work as a team member
• Computer literacy (email, word-processing, basic computing applications, video platforms, etc.)
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Bi-lingual abilities will be compensated at an enhanced rate