Intake Coordinator

Seneca Family of Agencies·Monterey County, California

$27 - $30/hrFull Time Hybrid 0-2 yrsPosted 1 day ago

Practice for this role

Intake Coordinator · $27 - $30/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-9% vs. median posted rate for behavioral health roles in Monterey County, California ($30.00/hr)

8 similar openings in the Monterey County area · median $29.32/hr

$27.32/hr · lowesthighest · $56.05/hr

this role: $27.32/hrmedian $30.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted behavioral health roles in Monterey County, California rates. This role sits in the 5th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 9% below the Monterey County, California median for behavioral health roles.

The Intake Coordinator manages the referral process by screening youth for eligibility and coordinating services with families and community partners. They also maintain accurate records, generate reports, and conduct outreach to increase awareness of the STEP program.

Are you passionate about helping youth and families find the right support when they need it most?

About the Role

As an Intake Coordinator, you’ll help connect youth and families to the right mental health services through our STEP program in Salinas. You’ll review referrals, screen youth for eligibility, communicate with families and community partners, and coordinate with our team to begin services quickly. When STEP isn’t the right fit, you’ll help families connect with other programs and resources. Your organization, communication, and follow-through will help ensure youth receive timely support during periods when they need it most.

About step

The STEP (Skills, Transitions, Exploration and Progress) Program is located in Salinas, CA. STEP provides intensive, day treatment short-term stabilization services to youth, ages 12 - 17, for an average of 15 days. Our goal is to reintegrate our youth into schools and the community with lower levels of outpatient mental health treatment. All groups are designed to teach youth the skills necessary to help them learn about their mental health, provide psychoeducation, and help them learn skills to feel better and be safe.

About seneca

Seneca has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces [https://topworkplaces.com/company/seneca-family-of-agencie/bayarea/] for several consecutive years. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and our programs deeply engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities

Review referrals and screen youth for eligibility for the STEP program
Provide families, referral partners, and community providers with clear information about STEP services and the intake process
Coordinate the intake process with youth, families, county partners, and other community providers
Collaborate with the management team to assign referrals to therapists and initiate services within required timelines
Connect youth and families with appropriate community programs and resources when STEP is not the right fit

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and have at least one year of experience in an office setting. Strong organizational, communication, and multi-tasking skills are required, along with proficiency in the MS Office suite.

bachelor degree
Communication
Multi-tasking
Organization
Reporting
Collaboration
Data entry
Case management
Referral management
Community outreach
Intake coordination
Mental health services
Project prioritization
MS Office suite
Eligibility screening

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: Hybrid
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $27 - $30/hr
Location: Monterey County, California
Posted: Sep 10, 2026
Application: Employer website

California intake coordinator roles stay steady

In California, Intake Coordinator roles are commonly tied to healthcare, behavioral health, and social service settings, where demand often follows patient access and referral volume. This role is competitive because employers usually want strong communication, Microsoft Office proficiency, and related experience, with a social service degree preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your experience matches the intake workflow and documentation needs before applying.