Intake Coordinator - Clinical

Turning-Point-Community-Programs; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Turning-Point-Community-Programs is seeking a full-time psychosocial services professional in Sacramento, CA. You will coordinate intake with hospitals and outpatient providers, conduct client interviews, and prepare admission and discharge planning while delivering on-site counseling and crisis intervention to support members toward community reintegration.

Responsibilities include psychosocial groups, treatment planning, documentation, and collaboration with staff to ensure safety and quality

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology or related field.
• Valid registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).

Responsibilities

• Develop intake coordination with hospitals and providers.
• Acknowledge client admissions and complete intake paperwork.
• Provide crisis intervention and on-the-spot counseling.
• Conduct psychosocial groups and treatment planning.
• Ensure safety and well-being of members.

Skills

Social Services Org

Counseling

Group Leading

Mental Health Support

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on September 30, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location Sacramento, CA 95827, USA

• Hourly Range : $34 USD to $43.12 USD
• Rate : $34 USD per hour
• Social Services
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: INTAK002846

Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the administrative supervision of the Program Director or designee, this position is responsible for providing psychosocial, rehabilitation and recovery-oriented services for our members.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is an at-will direct service position within a program. The position is responsible for the development and implementation of person-centered treatment plans that seek to resolve the presenting problem and support the individual in returning to less intensive community settings as soon as possible. Additional support in areas of medication management, housing, counseling and advocacy will be provided as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Develops and maintains positive working relationship with referring hospitals and outpatient providers.
• Coordinates intake functions with the Crisis Residential Programs, Intake Team, and all referral sources
• Conducts interviews in the community and makes recommendations for admission to the program.
• Completes intake paperwork with clients upon admission to the program.
• Ensures that necessary documentation is received and processed from referral sources prior to client admission, including medication orders and medication.
• Introduces the client to the staff on-duty, the assigned service coordinator, and other clients in the facility, provides the client with a tour of the facility and shows the client to a clean room. Confers with program leadership if the client has specific needs and risk factors, for example, medical issues, dietary needs, and language services.
• Participates in in-service training and workshops.
• Assesses clients for involuntary hospitalization per WI 5150 and completes necessary forms (after completion of the County certification).
• Provides prompt intervention in the event of a crisis both to stop the crisis and to notify, when indicated, persons and agencies necessary for the resolution of the crisis situation.
• Provides on-the-spot counseling that is both helpful to the clients and consistent with the philosophy of the program.
• Conducts psychosocial groups, treatment planning, and discharge planning activities.
• Insures the safety, health, and well-being of the members.
• Completes paperwork as assigned in a timely, thorough and efficient manner.
• Provides support to other staff members as needed.
• Attends community meetings to represent the Program as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Education, Training and Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in Social Work or related field, and valid registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

• Valid registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)
• California driver’s license & current vehicle insurance/registration if driving; and,
• Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles

NOTE: Role is based at CRP Viking location but will conduct intake assessments at local hospitals or mental health urgent care for admissions to CRP programs.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Compensation: $34.00 - $36.82 per hour

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Social Services - Organization Intermediate Social Services - Counseling Intermediate Social Services - Leading Group Intermediate Social Services - Providing Mental Health Sup Intermediate Clinical - Counseling Intermediate Clinical - Community Mental Health Intermediate

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Education

Required

Masters or better in Psychology.

Preferred

Masters or better in Social Work or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

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