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Form of workPosition TypeFull-Time
CityCarlisle
StatePA
Shift1st Shift - no week-ends
Work Schedule8:00am-3:30pm
External Description
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking an Intake Coordinator to join our team at our program in Carlisle, PA.
$15.84/hour.
Position Details
- Provides telephone & walk-in intake services for consumers of the Base Service Unit (BSU) and Merakey.
- Completes consumer assessment, determines needs, prepares referrals, and enters data into data systems.
- Forwards completed BSU intakes for liability determination and forwards information to provider of services. This includes all contracted service providers of C-P MH Program.
- Completes registration form for consumers contacting Merakey for all services, which the center provides, regardless of payer source. This form is then forwarded to the program supervisor and to the registrar if an outpatient service.
- Refers consumers to appropriate community services if Merakey services are not appropriate for consumers’ needs.
- Responds to requests concerning Merakey programs, admission criteria, and waiting lists for various program services as provided by individual program supervisors to the BSU Intake staff.
- If required, arranges for signed releases of information for BSU & Merakey to receive consumer information from previous treatment providers.
- Participates with other BSU staff in the establishment and maintenance of a system of information storage and retrieval for all past and present consumers as required by the BSU policies and procedures.
- Assists and participates, as appropriate and directed, in all activities which are required of the BSU contractual obligations
- Adheres to all Merakey, county, state, and federal policies and regulations related to mental health and addictions treatment services.
- Complies with Merakey ethics and code of conduct of own discipline, in contact with all consumers, coworkers and the community.
- Participates in continuing education activities to further develop professional skills as required.
- Attends department and Merakey meetings as required.
- Maintains consumer confidentiality in accordance with all applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Other Duties as assigned
Benefits
Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!
- DailyPay
- Work/Life Balance
- Flexible Schedules
- Cell Phone Discount Plans
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Care.com Membership
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, education, counseling, administration, or a related field.
- Experience in Mental Health/Addictions assessment or treatment preferred.
- Valid Driver’s License
