Director, Client Intake & Transitions

Acmh; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ACMH in Manhattan seeks a Director of Intake & Transition Services to coordinate agency intake and promote client transitions to more independent living. Reports to the Senior Director for Residential Programs.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm. Responsibilities include reviewing applications, screenings, admissions referrals, waitlists and census reports while liaising with hospitals, clinics, shelters and housing providers to ensure policy-compliant admissions and transitions.

Qualifications

• M.A. in the field of psychology or an analogous field or B.A. with significant experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Reviews applications, sets up screenings, presents referrals to agency teams and recommends admissions.
• Interprets the agency’s programs and maintains liaison with hospitals, clinics, shelters and other housing providers.
• Maintains waitlists, census reports and reports to City and State agencies on admissions and discharges.
• Supervises Transition Specialists and facilitates transition and centralized intake meetings.
• Provides consultation to program staff on opportunities for transition to more independent settings.

Skills

Qualified Mental Health Specialist

Education

M.A. in psychology or analogous field

B.A. with significant field experience

Job description

ACMH in Manhattan seeks a Director of Intake & Transition Services to coordinate agency intake and promote client transitions to more independent living. Reports to the Senior Director for Residential Programs.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm. Responsibilities include reviewing applications, screenings, admissions referrals, waitlists and census reports while liaising with hospitals, clinics, shelters and housing providers to ensure policy-compliant admissions and transitions.