Intake Coordinator (MH)

Intake Coordinator

McKinley: Youth, Family, and Community are what we are all about! We offer a great working environment and benefits package! McKinley encourages growth so that you can Be your Best H.U.M.A.N.

At Mckinley employees share a set of guiding principles: We embrace a culture that is Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. - H.U.M.A.N.

The Company: McKinley is a highly respected welfare organization with a comprehensive array of programs and services which touch nearly 1,800 lives annually include short term residential treatment program (STRTP), Foster Care, Adoptions, Mental Health Services, and Special Education. Mckinley has 5 locations throughout southern California with our main campus located in San Dimas. We embrace a culture that is H.U.M.A.N. - Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. Mckinley has created a Hopeful environment, in which we choose optimism in finding the motivation to achieve our greatest dreams. We are a team dedicated to Understanding individual needs and do so by listening and embracing each individual's stories. We strongly embrace our agency's Morals by treating everyone with kindness and respect. At McKinley, we acknowledge our team member's and clients' Awesome qualities by celebrating what makes each individual unique. We are dedicated to Nurturing a Trauma-Informed Integrated Care approach that has created a unique culture within the organization. We celebrate diversity by our commitment to cultivating an inclusive and affirming environment for all.

The Position: The purpose of the Intake Coordinator position is to process Mental Health referrals from various sources and to establish/confirm eligibility for treatment. Further, the Intake Coordinator will work with various Mental Health and STRTP administrators to account for case assignments and status of overall treatment cases.

Compensation and Benefits:

The pay range we're offering is $22 - $27 an hour depending on experience.

Our people are the heart of our organization, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match up to 3%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Credit Union Membership
• Training Opportunities to Further Personal and Professional Growth

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree required, preferably in the Social Sciences
• 1 Year of Intake experience preferred
• Knowledge of DMH and DCFS referral process
• Spanish/English bilingual required
• General Office Skills; Excellent Reading and Writing Skills
• Must pass pre-employment physical exam, TB and drug screening
• Ability to commute to various sites
• Ability to lift 10 pounds for filing
• Ability to Handle File Folders Weighing Up To 5 Pounds

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the administrative office that is directly related to the general referral and intake process of the Mental Health Program with assistance to the STRTP.
• Directly assists the VP of Mental Health with a variety of admission tasks and coordinates with MH management and administrators.
• Maintain a high-level of confidentiality.
• Maintain pertinent documents and records as directed
• Maintain the flow of referrals, intakes and discharges from MH Department
• Ensure referrals are processed appropriately to guarantee intake criteria has been met
• Classify, sort, input and file a variety of records, documents and materials including privileged and sensitive data.
• Act as a liaison between the MH administrators and outside agencies as directed
• Use independent judgment and discretion in performing office work that is directly related to the management policies and general business operations of the Mental Health Program
• Participate in the agency's Program Quality Improvement plan (PQI) as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Why Should You Apply?

• Our Mission- work for an organization that makes a real difference in people's lives
• Competitive pay
• Several benefit options
• Employee tuition reimbursement
• Great training for staff

Join McKinley to Be Your Best H.U.M.A.N!