Behavioral Health Intake & Care Coordinator

Sanctuary Recovery Centers; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanctuary Recovery Centers is seeking an Intake Specialist to serve as a central support within the interdisciplinary team. The role involves conducting a high volume of intakes, leading groups, and providing brief service appointments (30-45 minutes).

The position requires 21+ years old, a high school diploma with six weeks behavioral health experience, and fingerprint clearance or eligibility within 8 weeks. Excellent documentation and coordination of care are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of 21-years of age.
• A high school diploma, plus six weeks of behavioral health experience required.
• Must have fingerprint clearance issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or be eligible to receive within eight (8) weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conducts screenings and assessments with behavioral health recipients to evaluate the nature of their presenting problems to determine their needs and develop appropriate service plan goals.
• Develops and provides initial individual service plans.
• Prepares intake documentation, progress notes, event notifications and other documentation regarding behavioral health recipients in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures.
• Ensures required documentation is completed in accordance with established timelines; including, but not limited to, screenings, assessments and service plans.
• Facilitates coordination of care, to include notification to program staff of new behavioral health recipient intake, summary of intake information and recommended services/programs.
• Obtains pertinent information from new members by asking them to complete surveys or interviews courteously and professionally.
• Collects data to help with the admission process if working in a health or mental care facility.
• Ensures that all admission forms are properly signed and filed.
• Respects member or patient dignity and confidentiality.
• Participates in clinical staff meetings, training and other activities as required.
• Must be able to work both independently across multiple sites and varied member needs, and as an integral part of a trans-disciplinary team.
• May be expected to drive a Sanctuary vehicle to transport consumers, per the discretion of the clinic and/or program.

Skills

Intake

Assessments

Behavioral health

Group facilitation

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Fingerprint clearance eligibility

Job description

Sanctuary Recovery Centers is seeking an Intake Specialist to serve as a central support within the interdisciplinary team. The role involves conducting a high volume of intakes, leading groups, and providing brief service appointments (30-45 minutes).

The position requires 21+ years old, a high school diploma with six weeks behavioral health experience, and fingerprint clearance or eligibility within 8 weeks. Excellent documentation and coordination of care are essential.