Intake Coordinator QMHP Masters Degree - Inpatient Mental Health 209

Official job title is QMHP

Must have Masters Degree

Must have current and valid QMHP though MHACBO

https://www.mhacbo.org/en/mentalhealth/qmhp-r/

Position is fully in-person; no hybrid, no work from home

About the program

• Multnomah Crisis and Treatment Center (CATC) is a secure sub-acute Crisis Residential Treatment program serving adults experiencing acute mental health crises in a safe, recovery-focused environment.
• 16-bed inpatient behavioral health facility
• Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Collaborative multidisciplinary treatment team
• Recovery-centered and trauma-informed care model

Service Areas Include

• Care Oregon clients in Clackamas, Washington, and Multnomah Counties
• Uninsured, Medicare-only, or Open Card clients residing in Multnomah County
• Trillium clients in Clackamas, Washington, and Multnomah Counties

CATC provides comprehensive psychiatric stabilization and recovery support services through a team of peer specialists, clinicians, nurses, psychiatrists, and recovery professionals dedicated to helping residents move toward stability and long-term wellness.

About the Role

As the Intake Coordinator (QMHP), you will play a critical role in the admissions and referral process for the program. You will serve as both the first point of contact for incoming residents and a trusted liaison for hospitals, clinics, outreach teams, and community referral partners.

This role combines clinical judgment, relationship-building, organization, and compassionate engagement. Your work directly impacts how individuals begin their recovery journey and ensures residents are connected to the appropriate level of care quickly, safely, and respectfully.

• What you’ll do
• Oversee and coordinate all referrals for the CATC program
• Review clinical documentation and assess whether clients meet medical necessity criteria for admission
• Collaborate with hospitals, Unity Center, walk-in clinics, outreach teams, and other referral partners