Intake Specialist (Part-Time) (11778)

Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

CarePoint Response in Baltimore is seeking an Intake & Admissions Specialist to support referral, intake, and admissions for the Crisis Residential Unit and Detox services. The role acts as primary contact for referrals, conducts intake screenings, coordinates with internal teams, and maintains accurate documentation with professionalism and confidentiality.

The position is part-time, 10AM-6PM, with every other weekend required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years working within behavioral health, healthcare, or public health systems preferred.
• High School Diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage referral processes for CRU/Detox during assigned shift.
• Receive, track, and respond to referrals from hospitals and providers.
• Conduct intake screenings via phone with clients and care partners.
• Verify insurance information as required for intake processing.
• Complete registration and intake documentation in Credible.
• Serve as liaison between internal teams and external partners for care coordination.

Skills

Referral management

Intake screenings

Documentation

Communication

Confidentiality

Care coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Intake Specialist

Baltimore, MD

$19 to $22 per hour

Part-Time | 10AM-6PM | Every other Weekend

Help Clients Begin Their Path to Recovery.

Be the steady support clients need during treatment — guiding them through assessment, counseling, and care planning with compassion and clinical expertise.

About Us

CarePoint Response is a nationally recognized nonprofit and Baltimore’s only comprehensive crisis response system. Since 1992, we’ve led the way in behavioral health crisis care — providing timely, community-based services for individuals and families experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented and compassionate Intake & Admissions Specialist to support the referral, intake, and admissions process for our Crisis Residential Unit (CRU) and Detox services. In this key role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for referrals, conduct intake screenings, coordinate with internal teams to ensure safe and appropriate placements, and maintain accurate documentation, all while demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and confidentiality.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee and manage the referral process for CRU and Detox units during assigned shift
• Receive, track, and respond to referrals from hospitals, community providers, and internal programs
• Conduct intake screenings via phone with potential clients, referral sources, and care partners
• Review referrals against program criteria and identify need for nurse or clinical review
• Escalate cases appropriately based on medical, psychiatric, or safety concerns
• Communicate admission decisions and updates to referral sources in a timely and professional manner
• Complete registration and intake documentation in Credible
• Accurately document all outreach attempts, communications, and admission outcomes
• Verify insurance information as required for intake processing
• Serve as a liaison between internal teams and external partners to support coordination of care
• Support residential staff by facilitating timely and organized admissions to both CRU and Detox units
• Participate in shift handoffs and communicate outstanding referrals or pending items
• Adhere to all organizational policies, procedures, and professional standards
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate respectful, empathetic communication at all times
• Perform additional administrative or intake-related duties as assigned by the Admissions Manager, within the defined scope of the role

Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma: associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years working within behavioral health, healthcare, or public health systems preferred.

Why Join CarePoint Response

• Make a direct impact in clients’ recovery journey.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Generous PTO – Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development Support.
• Be part of an innovative, mission-driven team transforming behavioral health care.