Intake Coordinator

Evolving Solution Services; Clarkston, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Positive Growth is seeking a licensed behavioral health professional to serve as Intake Coordinator in Clarkston, GA. This leadership role oversees referrals, intake, assessments, and admissions to ensure timely access to quality services. Supervises intake staff and supports quality, compliance, and staff development.

Responsibilities include developing community referral relationships, leading outreach, and ensuring audit readiness and program outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a behavioral health field.
• Current Georgia licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years of behavioral health assessment and diagnostic experience.
• At least 1 year of supervisory or program coordination experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee referrals, intake, assessments, admissions, and treatment planning.
• Supervise, train, coach, and support intake staff, interns, and assessors.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Monitor quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and program outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Director and HR on hiring, onboarding, and staff development.
• Develop and maintain relationships with referral sources and community partners.
• Lead outreach efforts to increase referrals and expand access to services.
• Support agency operations, audit readiness, and continuous quality improvement.

Skills

DSM-5-TR knowledge

Clinical documentation

Supervision

Program coordination

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field

Job description

Intake Coordinator (LCSW, LPC, or Associate Licensed)

Full Time Main, Clarkston, GA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1019

Intake Coordinator

Position Summary

Positive Growth is seeking a licensed behavioral health professional to serve as our Intake Coordinator. This leadership role oversees the referral, intake, assessment, and admissions process to ensure timely access to quality behavioral health services. The Intake Coordinator supervises intake staff, supports clinical quality and compliance, builds community referral relationships, and helps ensure exceptional client care. This position also completes assessments as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee referrals, intake, assessments, admissions, and treatment planning.
• Supervise, train, coach, and support intake staff, interns, and assessors.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Monitor quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and program outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Director and HR on hiring, onboarding, and staff development.
• Develop and maintain relationships with referral sources and community partners.
• Lead outreach efforts to increase referrals and expand access to services.
• Support agency operations, audit readiness, and continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications

Required

• Current Georgia licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent).
• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
• Minimum of 3 years of behavioral health assessment and diagnostic experience.
• At least 1 year of supervisory or program coordination experience.
• Strong knowledge of DSM-5-TR, person-centered treatment planning, clinical documentation, and behavioral health regulations.

Preferred

• Experience with community-based behavioral health programs (CORE, CBAY, outpatient, school-based, or crisis services).
• Knowledge of Medicaid, COA standards, and state/federal behavioral health regulations.
• Experience with staff training, quality improvement, and community outreach.

What We’re Looking For

We're seeking a collaborative leader who is organized, clinically strong, and passionate about improving access to quality behavioral health services. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys mentoring others, and values building strong community partnerships while maintaining high clinical standards.