Intake Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

• Serve as initial NBH contact for referents, counties, and third-party payers. Schedule intake interviews and schedule with staff.
• Describe NBH program / services to referents and potential clients. Develop and maintain working relationships with referents, clients and payers.
• Interview and assess referred clients for admission to programs.
• Schedule admissions and maintain current client lists.
• Coordinate and assist with admissions at various locations as needed.
• Maintain client data and prepare reports for evaluation and budget proposals.
• Verify insurance coverage for each CD and MH client (pre-authorization) prior to admittance.
• Assist in securing funding authorizations prior to admission through CCDTF, PMAPs, commercial policies, and private pay.
• Track and maintain comprehensive assessments. Communicate new or updated needs to counseling staff.
• Role model behavior which is consistent with and supportive of people in recovery from substance use disorder. Such behavior will include upholding ethical standards of the program and reliable attendance.
• Participate in weekly staffing meetings and supervision meetings.
• Provide court, Department of Corrections, and other referral sources with updates and coordination of client intakes.
• Work cooperatively with outside agencies.
• Intake coordination into outpatient, sober living etc. and recommended continuum of care following.
• Facilitation of referrals to mental health services as identified by a client's comprehensive assessment or treatment plan.
• Other duties may be assigned.

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