INTAKE WORKER/COORD

Alabama Clinical Schools Inc; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(K) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Job summary

Alabama Clinical Schools Inc in Birmingham, AL, seeks an Intake Coordinator to manage the patient intake process, handle all intake calls, share information with referral sources, and maintain data for the QMC committee.

This role offers a challenging environment with competitive compensation, comprehensive medical plans, 401(k) with company match, and opportunities to contribute to behavioral health and foster care programs across facilities in the region.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited university in a clinical area, such as counseling, social work from an accredited school and at least five years exp.in the mental health field.
• 3 years clinical experience in psychiatric setting; situational evaluation and crisis intervention experience required.
• Licensed in field (ex: LCSW, LPC) preferable. not required.
• A thorough knowledge of emotional disturbances, DSM-V-R diagnosis and the ability to quickly assess residents for their risk to themselves and others.
• Successfully pass background screen (includes criminal history, Child Abuse and Neglect Registry, and ABI/FBI fingerprint check) and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient intake process; implementing, monitoring, and evaluating that process.
• Handle all patient intake calls; provide information to individuals, agencies, facilities, and professional staff requesting information regarding potential admissions.
• Develop and/or maintain relationships with ongoing sources of referral to alternate treatment sources when appropriate.
• Maintain data to report accurately to the QMC committee.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Data reporting

Education

Master's degree in counseling/social work or related clinical field

Licensed in field (e.g. LCSW, LPC) preferable

Job description

Responsibilities

Alabama Clinical Schools has been a behavioral healthcare provider in the Birmingham area for over 20 years. Our treatment services range from intensive residential treatment for males ages 9-18 to therapeutic foster care for males and females of all ages. Our RISE and Specialized Therapeutic Foster Care programs for boys are the only programs of their kind in the State of Alabama. Our mission is simple: to enrich lives of at-risk youth and their families by delivering quality behavioral and educational services while fostering a safe transition to the community.

Much more available online at: www.alabamaclinicalschools.com

Intake Coordinator/Marketing:

Responsible for the patient intake process; implementing, monitoring, and evaluating that process. Responsible for all patient intake calls; providing information to individuals, agencies, facilities, and professional staff (i.e., physicians, consulting professionals) requesting information regarding potential admissions, developing and/or maintaining relationships with ongoing sources of referral to alternate treatment sources when appropriate. Maintains data to report accurately to the QMC committee.

Benefits for Intake Coordinator includes:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

What do our current leaders value at Alabama Clinical Schools & UHS?

That despite our large company design, each facility is run independently, and so our nurse executives have the autonomy to manage their teams with clinical and educational support from corporate. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer nurse leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. That we have an active Nursing Council based on shared governance and evidence-based practice. That we offer internal leadership and clinical education, including a generous annual tuition assistance and continuing education allowance designed to keep you at the top of your practice. That we offer and support real career advancement opportunity, including our COO-in-Training program and a variety of regional and national corporate roles designed to support the field and share advanced experience.

EEO Statement:

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited university in a clinical area, such as counseling, social work from an accredited school and at least five years exp.in the mental health field.

3 years clinical experience in psychiatric setting; situational evaluation and crisis intervention experience required.

Licensed in field (ex: LCSW, LPC) preferable. not required.

A thorough knowledge of emotional disturbances, DSM-V-R diagnosis and the ability to quickly assess residents for their risk to themselves and others.

Successfully pass background screen (includes criminal history, Child Abuse and Neglect Registry, and ABI/FBI fingerprint check) and drug testing.