Intake Specialist Job Description
Purpose: Sanctuary Recovery Centers aspires to outline specific job functions and roles to eliminate ambiguity within the organization.
Position Summary:
The Intake Specialist serves as a central support within the interdisciplinary team. This staff member conducts a high volume of intakes, leads groups, and provides brief service appointments (30-45 minutes).
Responsibilities:
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Conducts screenings and assessments with behavioral health recipients to evaluate the nature of their presenting problems to determine their needs and develop appropriate service plan goals.
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Develops and provides initial individual service plans.
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Prepares intake documentation, progress notes, event notifications and other documentation regarding behavioral health recipients in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures.
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Ensures required documentation is completed in accordance with established timelines; including, but not limited to, screenings, assessments and service plans.
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Facilitates coordination of care, to include notification to program staff of new behavioral health recipient intake, summary of intake information and recommended services/programs.
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Obtains pertinent information from new members by asking them to complete surveys or interviews courteously and professionally.
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Collects data to help with the admission process if working in a health or mental care facility.
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Ensures that all admission forms are properly signed and filed.
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Respects member or patient dignity and confidentiality.
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Participates in clinical staff meetings, training and other activities as required.
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Must be able to work both independently across multiple sites and varied member needs, and as an integral part of a trans-disciplinary team.
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May be expected to drive a Sanctuary vehicle to transport consumers, per the discretion of the clinic and/or program.
EducationQualifications:
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Minimum requirement of 21-years of age.
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A high school diploma, plus six weeks of behavioral health experience required.
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Must have fingerprint clearance issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or be eligible to receive within eight (8) weeks of hire.
Experience:
Preferred but not required
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5 year(s): Behavioral Health work related experience
