Morrison Child and Family Services·Portland, Oregon
Responsible for screening referrals and assessing the needs of children for outpatient mental health and substance use disorder services. Coordinates intake appointments and provides resource information to families while collaborating with clinical managers and external partners.
Job Title: Intake and Assessment Screener (Bilingual-Spanish preferred) (Temporary position)
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Department: Central Intake
Location: Hybrid/Portland Metro Area
Reports To: Clinical Services Director
$22.71-$25.03/hour ($24.75 - $27.28/hour for Bilingual Spanish)
Hours: 20-25 hours/week (part-time)
The Central Intake and Assessment Screener is responsible for collecting information and assessing the need for children’s outpatient mental health and substance use disorder services, scheduling intake appointments at various clinics and providing resource information. The position coordinates with Clinical Managers and department leadership to best meet access and initial services needs of families. This is a temporary position for approximately August-December 2026 with Spanish bilingual preferred, and Credible EHR experience required.
Environment: Work is done in clinical offices, community settings, including Morrison Residential, administration buildings, public locations, and social service sites. Breaks and meals are subject to interruption. Universal Precautions and remaining alert to the environment are critical to address the potential for violent behavior, exposure to disease, biohazards, noise, and contaminants.
Mental demands: Work assigned is diverse and may involve addressing new and unique circumstances. The work might be unpredictable and disrupts planned tasks, requiring flexible time management.
Physical demands: Ability to remain calm and emotionally available serving youth, adults and or families who have experienced trauma. Proficient with office equipment and physical movement. Ability to perform physical interventions if needed in accordance with program and training. Physical dexterity for reaching, stooping, and repetitive wrist and hand motions.
All Morrison programs and services are accredited by The Joint Commission, a nationally recognized standards-setting and accreditation body for health care.
Morrison is also certified as a trauma-informed organization by the Sanctuary Institute.
Certification recognizes our dedication to providing a trauma-informed culture and environment for children, families and staff through implementing Sanctuary values, commitments, and tools.
We are an Affirmative Action Plan Employer.
Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
In compliance with our Affirmative Action Plan, Morrison uses E-Verify to determine employment eligibility after an offer is accepted.
Applications will be reviewed as received.
Morrison reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.
Morrison employees are offered a variety of benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employer-Paid Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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