Intake Coordinator/ Mental Health Outreach/$59K min/Masters Degree Required/ Licensure Preferred

INTAKE COORDINATOR OUTREACH

This position supports the Crisis Team in the community setting with additional duties in an outpatient setting when needed.

Mental Health

Marshall County and Jackson County in Alabama

INTAKE COORDINATOR

Job Description

Summary of Responsibilities

The Intake Coordinator is a direct service role responsible for conducting initial and ongoing assessments of consumers. This position ensures a thorough clinical evaluation, leading to appropriate treatment recommendations. The Intake Coordinator plays a key role in making a client’s first face-to-face contact with the agency a positive and supportive experience.

Key Responsibilities

Client Assessment & Treatment Planning

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients, including presenting problems, psychosocial status, medical and legal history, and substance use concerns.
• Assess the need for services and develop a clinical treatment plan that reflects the client’s needs.
• Utilize knowledge of the DSM to make clinically sound diagnostic impressions.

Collaboration & Referral Coordination

• Work cooperatively with therapists and other service providers to ensure client needs are met.
• Conduct assessments for clients being discharged from inpatient care.
• Make appropriate referrals for individuals requesting services who do not demonstrate a need for treatment at the agency.

Crisis Intervention & Compliance

• Provide crisis intervention and resolution services when needed.
• Assess and determine client status as seriously mentally ill or seriously emotionally disturbed, following state guidelines.
• Complete accurate, timely, and professional documentation as required.

Supervisor

This position reports to the Program Director.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a clinical field.
• Minimum of one (1) year of post-Master’s experience.
• Clinical licensure preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,327.00 - $84,441.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Work Location: In person