Intake & Admissions Specialist, Mental Health

Transitional Services for New York, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Transitional Services for New York, Inc. (TSINY) is seeking a Part-Time Placement Specialist for a Jamaica, NY location. You will conduct intake screenings, coordinate admissions, and assist individuals with finding appropriate services through TSINY.

Responsibilities include entering assessments into AWARDS, preparing documentation for new residents, and supporting outreach and discharge planning while maintaining charts and handling inquiries with professionalism.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and one year’s experience in a mental health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate referral process and schedule intake within one week.
• Enter screening assessments into AWARDS.
• Document daily progress and weekly contacts in AWARDS.
• Coordinate and process financial assessment forms.
• Provide additional information to Financial Specialist in a timely fashion.
• Obtain HRA 2010e status.
• Maintain charts for referred individuals.
• Prepare documentation for new residents admitted.
• Schedule orientation meetings and tours with Program Director.
• Schedule and conduct outreach.
• Assist referral agents with referral data as needed.
• Handle intake/discharge correspondence and inquiries.
• Assist residential staff with discharge planning.

Skills

Intake screening

Admissions coordination

Documentation

Outreach

Phone/Email inquiries handling

Education

High School diploma

Tools

AWARDS

Job description

Transitional Services for New York, Inc. (TSINY) is seeking a Part-Time Placement Specialist for a Jamaica, NY location. You will conduct intake screenings, coordinate admissions, and assist individuals with finding appropriate services through TSINY.

Responsibilities include entering assessments into AWARDS, preparing documentation for new residents, and supporting outreach and discharge planning while maintaining charts and handling inquiries with professionalism.