Behavioral Health Intake & Access Specialist

BJC HealthCare; Green Park (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

BJC Behavioral Health is seeking an Intake Specialist to perform initial screening and evaluation of individuals seeking services. You will determine eligibility for behavioral health services and connect clients to appropriate internal and external supports.

You will also provide interim case management and may assist with brief evidence-based therapies, coordinating with hospitals, ERs, and community resources to ensure timely access.

Qualifications

• Experience performing intake screening or eligibility assessment.
• Knowledge of eligibility requirements for behavioral health services.
• Ability to provide brief evidence-based therapies as part of intake.
• Strong communication and coordination with internal and external referral sources.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial screening and evaluation of individuals seeking services.
• Determine eligibility for BJC Behavioral Health services based on DMH guidelines.
• Connect clients to internal and external services and coordinate referrals.
• Provide interim case management as needed and support clinicians with scheduled or walk-in intakes.

Skills

Screening

EMR navigation

Interpersonal communication

Case management

Tools

EMR software

Job description

BJC Behavioral Health is seeking an Intake Specialist to perform initial screening and evaluation of individuals seeking services. You will determine eligibility for behavioral health services and connect clients to appropriate internal and external supports.

You will also provide interim case management and may assist with brief evidence-based therapies, coordinating with hospitals, ERs, and community resources to ensure timely access.