Behavioral Health Intake & Crisis Specialist

Presbyterian Medical Services, Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

NHSC loan repayment eligibility

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Presbyterian Medical Services, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Intake Coordinator to serve as the first contact for individuals seeking behavioral health services.

You will conduct psychosocial and diagnostic assessments, provide crisis intervention, coordinate referrals, and connect clients with treatment and community resources. The role requires an independently licensed mental health professional with three+ years in the field, and offers a comprehensive benefits package with NHSC loan

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Current independent NM licensure as LPCC, LISW, LCSW, LMFT, or LPAT.
• Minimum of three years of experience in the mental health treatment field.
• At least one year of intake, assessment, or triage experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive intake assessments, including mental status exams and diagnostic evaluations.
• Determine medical necessity and appropriate levels of behavioral health care.
• Provide crisis intervention and short-term triage support.
• Coordinate referrals to behavioral health and community resources.
• Serve as primary contact for new client inquiries and service requests.
• Complete intake screenings and required documentation.
• Provide active case management and follow-up to connect clients to services.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Intake & triage

Care coordination

Documentation

Education

Master's degree from an accredited college/university

Independent licensure: LPCC/LISW/LCSW/LMFT/LPAT (NM)

Job description

Presbyterian Medical Services, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Intake Coordinator to serve as the first contact for individuals seeking behavioral health services.

You will conduct psychosocial and diagnostic assessments, provide crisis intervention, coordinate referrals, and connect clients with treatment and community resources. The role requires an independently licensed mental health professional with three+ years in the field, and offers a comprehensive benefits package with NHSC loan