Intake & Eligibility Coordinator

Mental Health Systems, Inc.; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Mental Health Systems, Inc. in Escondido, CA is seeking an Intake & Eligibility Coordinator. This regular part-time role (20-29 hrs) supports access to medical, educational, social, vocational, and housing services while coordinating with physical health providers to ensure whole-person care.

The position involves initial clinical assessments, eligibility screening, and coordinating referrals. A Master’s degree with CA BBS licensure and a valid CA driver’s license are required; Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and CA BBS registration or license (MFT, LCSW, LPCC) required.
• Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements.
• Experience providing mental health and/or substance use disorder services preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and mental health evaluations with a recovery-oriented approach.
• Initiate referrals to the next level of care and coordinate with health providers.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation and meet billing requirements.
• Coordinate placement, transportation, and shift coverage as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information and participate in supervision.

Skills

Microsoft Office

EHR software

Education

Master’s degree; CA BBS license (MFT/LCSW/LPCC)

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Intake & Eligibility Coordinator

Regular Part Time 20-29 hrs Professional BPSR ESCO Clubhouse, Escondido, CA, US

Salary Range: $34.00 To $36.00 Hourly

At TURN our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values People, Culture and Growth are at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment.

JOB SUMMARY

Recommend and assist with access to medical, educational, social, vocational, housing, and more to support program goals. Initiate referrals to the next level of care, and coordinate with physical health providers to ensure whole-person care, and advocate in the best interest of clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Provide assessments, mental health evaluations, family-individual-group therapy, plan development, case consultation, crisis intervention, discharge placement, and assist clients in meeting basic needs and symptom management.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation, meet minimum billable requirements for direct client services.
• Facilitate placement including pre-placement visits, and transportation as needed.
• Shift coverage including part of the on-call team.
• Provide field-based services as required by program and client need.
• Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
• Participate in scheduled program meetings.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.
• Conduct initial clinical assessments and eligibility screenings for prospective members.
• Complete annual assessment updates and maintain accurate, timely clinical records.
• Collaborate with members to identify strengths, goals, and support needs using a recovery-oriented approach
• Coordinate referrals and communicate with internal and external partners as appropriate.
• Support a welcoming, strengths-based environment that promotes hope, dignity, member choice, and community inclusion.
• Ensure compliance with program, funding, and documentation requirements.
• Participate in regular clinical supervision and consultation to support quality care and professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree and CA BBS registration or license (MFT, LCSW, LPCC) required.
• Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements.
• Experience providing mental health and/or substance use disorder services preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.

• Working in cramped spaces
• Moving around facility
• Driving - in the course of job duties
• Using hands/fingers
• Pushing/pulling/dragging items
• Standing for long periods
• Sitting for long periods
• Working outside/underground

OTHER DUTIES

This job description isn’t a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TURN is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, and sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions.