Clinical Intake Specialist

Mindful Care, Inc.; Hoboken (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Mindful Care, Inc. seeks a Dual Licensed Clinical Intake Specialist to conduct initial mental health evaluations for patients in New Jersey and New York, using DSM‑V and PHQ9/GAD7 to inform treatment plans. LMSWs in NY and LSWs in NJ are required.

The role is Hybrid (2 days in office, 3 days WFH) with a regular full-time schedule, Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm. Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and valid licensure to practice in NY (LMSW) and NJ (LSW).
• Experience with mental health assessments and use of standardized screening tools.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial mental health evaluations (e.g., DSM‑V based) for patients seeking care.
• Help formulate individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Attend clinical meetings and provide coverage for the Therapy department when needed.
• Participate in department training and collaborate with other treatment providers.
• Operate within strict ethical and clinical guidelines and maintain a patient‑first approach.

Skills

Strong patient assessment

PHQ9/GAD7 screening tools

Excellent communication

Team leadership

LGBTQ ally

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

LMSW in NY and LSW in NJ

Tools

PHQ9

GAD7

DSM-V knowledge

Job description

About this position

At Mindful Care, we believe people should not have to wait weeks or months to receive mental healthcare, and we are building a team committed to changing that. As the first urgent care model for mental health, Mindful Care provides same-day and next-day access to therapy, psychiatry, medication management, and supportive care. Our model was created to reduce barriers, shorten wait times, and help people receive compassionate care when they need it most. We support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, acute stress, life transitions, and long standing mental health challenges with timely, thoughtful care that meets people where they are.

Joining Mindful Care means becoming part of a mission-driven team that is reimagining what access to mental healthcare can look like. Whether you are providing direct patient care or supporting the operations behind it, your work helps people move closer to healing, stability, and a more fulfilling life. We are proud to offer a collaborative environment where team members can contribute to meaningful change, grow in their careers, and help shape a more accessible future for mental healthcare.

Mindful Care is seeking a dual licensed Clinical Intake Specialist to work with our patients in both New Jersey and New York.

Our Clinical Intake Specialists are Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSW/LSW), with deep clinical knowledge and background, who provide initial mental health interviews and evaluation for patients seeking treatment at Mindful Care. Knowledge in understanding the implications of the Biological, Psychological, and social factors of our patients' lives and experiences is expected to make recommendations for the services we provide, as they embark on their mental health and/or recovery journey with us. Our LMSWs will fully assess and collaborate with patients and other members of the clinical team to ensure that patients are educated and have a strong treatment plan to follow at Mindful Care.

Our Clinical Intake Specialists:

• Perform Initial Evaluations (90791s) for all patients seeking care at Mindful
• Become SMEs on the variety of services at Mindful and help formulate Treatment Plans based on individual needs of the patients
• Attend clinical meetings
• Provide coverage for the Therapy department when needed
• Participate in department training and collaborate with other treatment providers
• Following strict ethical and clinical guidelines
• Exhibit a patient-first / patient-focused mentality

Your Qualifications:

• A master's degree and valid licensure to practice in both New York (LMSW) and New Jersey (LSW)
• Strong patient assessment skills, including mental status exam and use of screening tools
• Experience using PHQ9 and GAD7 screening tools is required. Must be very familiar and comfortable using these tools
• Knowledge of DSM-V
• Strong communication, patient/customer care, and leadership abilities
• Ability to organize and time-manage
• Team-player
• Desire to work with diverse populations and ages 12-lifespan
• LGBTQ ally

Position Type & Schedule

• Type: Regular Full-time, Exempt
• Schedule: Hybrid (2 days in office and 3 WFH)
• Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary starting at $65,000 annually.
• Opportunities for career growth and skill development.
• Comprehensive benefits package including FTO, 8 holidays, employer contributions towards Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance and much more.
• Company sponsored events around the world to bring us together, for example, Mindful Care Summer Fun activities and our annual Holiday Gala and Awards Ceremony

Why Mindful Care

• Competitive compensation package including a base salary of $65K plus opportunities for per diem
• Employer contribution towards Health, Dental, Vision Insurance premiums
• Hybrid work schedule with all necessary equipment provided
• Minimal administrative burdens with full-time, on-site billing, scheduling services, and no case management
• Employer provided clinical supervision as you gain hours towards your clinical license
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401k with match, generous FTO plus paid holidays, paid parental leave, and more
• Opportunities for career growth and skill development as the company expands
• Focus on team well-being as a mental health company prioritizing care for our employees
• Company sponsored events around the world to bring us together, for example, Mindful Care Summer Fun activities and our annual Holiday Gala and Awards Ceremony

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