Director of Intake & Placement

PRC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

PRC Baker Places in San Francisco is a nonprofit delivering legal advocacy, workforce development, financial services and residential treatment. The Director of Intake & Placement coordinates client flow across Baker Places programs and interviews clients in settings including jails and hospitals to ensure appropriate care levels.

This role partners with Residential, Respite, Leland House and Case Management Directors to maintain high standards of client care and staff support, while supervising

Qualifications

• Active California license as LCSW/LMFT/Psy.D or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years in adult/older adult mental health settings.
• Ability to obtain jail clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents client interviews in various settings.
• Reviews and compiles clinical information for program placement.
• Maintains accurate documentation and timely reporting.
• Supervises the Intake Specialist.
• Assesses clinical appropriateness for program entry.
• Maintains agency data records and HIPAA compliance.
• Develops partnerships with community agencies and funders.
• Coordinates flow of clients within the care continuum.
• Participates in LPHA on-call rotation.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Trauma-informed care

Education

Licensed in California as LCSW/LMFT/Psy.D or other Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PRC Baker Places is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the San Francisco community through legal advocacy, workforce development, financial services, and residential treatment programs. We support formerly homeless adults living with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders by providing a continuum of integrated direct care services. All of our programs are grounded in a social rehabilitation philosophy that integrates harm reduction and daily living skills within a safe and supportive environment.

Mission Statement: Our mission is to help people affected by HIV/AIDS, substance use, or mental health issues better realize opportunities by providing integrated legal, social and health services that address the broad range of social risk factors that impact wellness and limit potential.

Values that Guide Us: Accountability, Honesty, Integrity, Diversity & Inclusion, Respect

If you’re passionate about making a real impact in your community, working in a dynamic, inclusive environment, and helping people rebuild their lives, PRC Baker Places is the place for you.

Job Title: Director of Intake & Placement Division/Department Programs

Position Overview

The Director of Intake & Placement coordinates the flow of clients into all Baker Places programs from external and internal referral sources. The Director interviews clients in different settings including but not limited to jails and inpatient hospital units. The Director ensures clients are placed in appropriate levels of care. The Director participates in LPHA on-call duties and assists in fostering internship/externship/practicum experience.

The Director of Intake & Placement partners closely with the Residential, Respite, Leland House, and Case Management Program Directors to achieve an excellent standard of client care and staff support.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents interviews with clients who may be currently hospitalized, incarcerated, homeless or participating in other programs.
• Collects, assembles, reviews, clinically analyzes, completes documents as needed, and delivers all clinical information and documentation necessary for the destination program.
• Completes documentation to the highest standards – timeliness and quality.
• Supervises the Intake Specialist.
• Assess the diagnosis and clinical appropriateness of clients entering Baker Places programs.
• Maintain data in the agency database including key markers.
• Adheres to HIPAA and other confidentiality requirements.
• Identifies and conducts outreach to internal departments, potential community-based agencies, government agencies, and jail diversion programs.
• Attend, participate in, and organize internal meetings as needed.
• Attend, participate in, and organize flow and other meetings with our partners.
• Participates in LPHA on-call duties.
• Supervises interns/externs and those completing practicum programs.
• Conduct intakes onsite at programs as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining occupancy levels across all programs.
• Manage and develop relationships with community partners and funders.
• Coordinate flow of clients within organization’s internal continuum of care.
• Participate in Agency Admin on-call rotation.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Actively licensed in California as an LCSW, LMFT, Psy.D. or other Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts for a minimum of 2 years upon hire required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an adult/older adult mental health setting required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CCL and jail clearance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of and commitment to Social Rehabilitation.
• Ability to work in different locations and settings required.
• Demonstrated effective time management with the ability to track and meet deadlines while also maintaining accuracy.
• Ability to develop, maintain, and adhere to processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products required.Ability to establish collaborative partnerships with supervisees, colleagues, and community organizations.
• Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed and other evidence based therapeutic principles/practices.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to focus attention on workflow processes, procedures, budgetary guidelines, and documentation/productivity standards.
• Must be available to work flexible hours occasionally – including possible nights and weekends.
• Exhibit exemplary customer service, compassion, and care in the execution of all duties and interactions.

Salary and Benefits:

This is a full-time, exempt position. PRC offers a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their eligible spouse/children, as well as short/long-term disability, life insurance, employer-matching contributions to 403(b) retirement, generous paid time-off, California Bar dues, and professional development.