Intake Coordinator - Parsippany, United States - Mental Health Association

Mental Health Association
Mental Health Association
Verified Company
Parsippany, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter
Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree in the field of social work, psychology, counseling or a related field plus two years of experience.

Must possess a Valid New Jersey Driver's license in good standing.


RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Coordinate intake services with Program Director
  • Manage daily referral calls and maintain intake schedule
  • Schedule and conduct interviews for intake and assessment for services
  • Assist with requesting clinical records and verifying qualifying diagnoses
  • Assist with community outreach to develop new referral sources
  • Assist with verifying and monitoring consumer health insurance and eligibility
  • Orient and engage new consumers in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner
  • Provide case management and ongoing linkage to community supports and skillbuilding service
  • Promote the integration of physical and mental health
  • Provide 24/7 support to those served by the program through an on call rotation
  • Assist individuals with utilizing all available community supports that best meet their needs
  • Complete all required documentation in clinical files and in HIS in a timely basis as per policies and applicable regulations
  • Attend supervision meetings and agency staff meetings
  • Attend meetings with program partners and community providers to reach program objectives
  • Provide clinical backup and program coverage to PATH staff in absence of Director
  • Must meet all expected productivity levels, in regards to direct service
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the PATH Director

SKILLS NEEDED:


  • Ability to assess general clinical status as well as interpret clinical charts when available
  • Ability to identify clinical crisis that may require emergency intervention
  • Ability to complete a biopsychosocial interview
  • Ability to engage with individuals
  • Ability to network with a variety of both formal and informal community resources and supports
  • Ability to educate individuals regarding mental illness and other functional impairments
  • Ability to discuss substance abuse/dependence issues as well as educate individuals on these issues
  • Follow "safe driving" habits as identified by Motor Vehicle report
  • Have awareness of clinical resources available and means required to obtain them
  • Ability to assist individuals in creating a crisis plan with that utilizes all community 24 hour services
  • Ability to educate individuals on how to follow a crisis plan
  • Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing

REPORTS TO:
Program Director of Path Morris

H

Fully paid medical coverage for eligible staff.
Generous 401(k) match.
Plentiful Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal and Sick time.

EEO/AA M/F/M/V/D

Employee Rights under the FMLA

iCSII4F3h2
More jobs from Mental Health Association
See all jobs of Mental Health Association