Behavioral Health Intake Specialist - Full Time First Shift

Department BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SOP - 206163 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift First Shift (United States of America) Pay Grade 115

Job Description

The Intake Specialist is responsible for the overall coordination and daily management of all outpatient psychiatric services referrals and requests for services. Assists the Outpatient Behavioral Health Department (OPBH) by responding to all referrals and requests for services in a professional and timely manner. Performs prescreen assessment on all referred individuals and determines level of care needs and sends referrals to OPBH programs accordingly. Assists OPBH department with marketing and relationship building with referral sources. Education BA Degree in relevant Human Services field preferred. Applicant with a minimum of 3 years employment history working in Behavioral Health settings may be considered. Certification & Licensure QMHP-A in the State of VA preferred. Qualifications Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Proficiency in use of technology such as phone, email, medical record, Microsoft programs. Ability to multitask. Ability to communicate with patients, caregivers, staff, callers, referral sources in professional and timely manner. Knowledge of behavioral health treatment settings, treatment needs of the behavioral health population. Benefits At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include: A Zero-Deductible Health Plan Dental and vision insurance Generous Paid Time Off Tuition Assistance Retirement Savings Match A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more. To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com. Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team!