Mental Health Intake Specialist: Screening & Access

Habilitative Systems, Inc. (HSI); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Collaborative Bridges-HTC in Chicago, IL is seeking an Intake Coordinator to perform screening, eligibility determinations, intake assessments, and initial orientation for potential consumers of mental health services, including adult mental health case management and outpatient treatment.

The successful candidate will develop appointment schedules, verify insurance eligibility, gather required clinical information, coordinate with referral sources, and document decisions while ensuring privacy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Five years’ experience in a social service agency setting.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and utilize screening and assessment tools.
• Demonstrated ability to establish relationships and linkages with community resources and advocate for quality service delivery for clients among the various service providers.
• Effective outreach and networking skills.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of data base and computer software systems including SPSS, Excel, Word, Power Point, and Access.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains an appointment schedule for screenings and intake assessments.
• Conducts a screening, either by phone or in person, to determine applicability of agency's services to consumer’s needs.
• Verifies through the HFS Medi System, Managed Care Organization or other health insurance provider the client’s eligibility for mental health services and documents any limitations on the levels/types of care and/or pre-authorizations required.
• Gathers information from the consumer or referral source for eligible clients, including psychiatric evaluations, mental health assessments, substance abuse history, medication history, medical history, urgent needs, and contact information of the primary care physician.
• Presents and reviews referral information to the clinical team during Clinical Grand Rounds.
• Performs follow-up on requests from the Clinical Team for additional assessments and background data on clients and maintains confidentiality.
• Contacts consumer/family/referral source to schedule intake appointments if appropriate for services.
• Informs consumer and family if ineligible and documents reasons for non-admission.

Skills

Communication skills

Screening tools

Assessment tools

Relationship building

Outreach & networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work/Psychology

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SPSS

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Collaborative Bridges-HTC in Chicago, IL is seeking an Intake Coordinator to perform screening, eligibility determinations, intake assessments, and initial orientation for potential consumers of mental health services, including adult mental health case management and outpatient treatment.

The successful candidate will develop appointment schedules, verify insurance eligibility, gather required clinical information, coordinate with referral sources, and document decisions while ensuring privacy