Intake Coordinator

Nexus Family Healing; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k match

Talkspace Therapy Benefit

Hinge Health Benefit

Carrot Fertility Benefit

Tuition assistance

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Nexus Family Healing in Rochester, MN seeks an Intake Coordinator to manage client intake, scheduling, and registration in our Southeast Regional Crisis Center (SERCC). This full-time role supports insurance coverage and the scheduling processes while assisting with administrative tasks at the reception desk.

Work hours are Monday–Friday, 10am–6pm, on-site with a $21–$23/hour pay range and a $400 bi-weekly commute stipend.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a mental health or healthcare office.
• Valid driver’s license and DHS background check.
• Preferred bilingual Spanish or Somali.

Responsibilities

• Manage client intake, referrals, and appointment scheduling in the EHR.
• Coordinate insurance authorizations and medical record requests.
• Provide front desk support and process payments.
• Assist therapists and directors with scheduling and client information.

Skills

Front desk

Customer service

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree in Healthcare Admin

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Healthcare billing systems

Job description

At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity.

• On-site in Rochester, MN

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Nexus Family Healing is actively hiring an Intake Coordinator - full time, days for the Southeast Regional Crisis Center (SERCC) in Rochester, MN! This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about mission-driven work while aligning communities and regional partners to provide the right kind of care for individuals experiencing mental health crises across southeast Minnesota.

Nexus Family Healing is a national nonprofit network of mental health agencies with over 45 years of restoring hope for thousands of children and families through outpatient/community mental health services, foster care, adoption, and residential treatment.

At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity.

Pay, location, schedule:

• $21-23 per hour
• On-site in Rochester, MN
• Full time, 40 hours per week
• Up to a $400 bi-weekly commute stipend for employees driving 45+ miles one way!
• Monday - Friday 10am-6pm

Nexus’ Comprehensive Benefits Include

• Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment
• Multiple options for health insurance coverage
• No-cost life insurance
• Short/long-term disability insurance
• 401k match
• NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
• NEW - Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
• NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit
• Tuition assistance and training opportunities
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion
• And much more!

Position Summary

The Mental Health Admin - Intake Coordinator is the primary contact for new clients and facilitates a seamless end to end intake process and experience for clients. This role is responsible for coordinating all aspects of client registration, admission, insurance coverage and the scheduling processes while providing guidance and ongoing assistance with all administrative functions of the reception desk.

Primary Responsibilities

Client Intake & Scheduling

• Manage client intake, referrals, and appointment scheduling in the EHR system.
• Ensure timely assignment of credentialed therapists and accurate client data entry.
• Coordinate insurance authorizations and handle medical record requests.
• Support clinicians with scheduling, documentation, and discharge processes.

Office Administration

• Provide professional front desk support, greet clients and visitors, and process payments.
• Open office and perform daily administrative tasks.
• Maintain internal and external communications, reports, and meeting schedules.

Compliance & Team Support

• Route calls and messages appropriately; elevate concerns as needed.
• Assist therapists and directors with scheduling and client information.
• Adhere to HIPAA, Medicaid, and company policies; maintain confidentiality.
• Stay current on required trainings and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

Required Education and Licensure:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in a mental health or healthcare office or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements
• Must successfully pass a DHS background check

Preferred Education And Experience

• Associates Degree in Business, Office or Medical or Health Administration; or other Healthcare related field.
• Two (2)+ years' experience in a mental health office or medical office administration, with mental health/medical billing or in similar experience.
• Electronic health record and healthcare billing experience in lieu of Associates degree considered.
• Bilingual Spanish or Somali speaking is a strong asset.

At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio‑economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.

ICARE Values & Behavioral Competencies

• Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting‑edge ideas and approaches.
• Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern.
• Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly.
• Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate.
• Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards.

When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!