LCSW Intake Therapist at FAMILIES TOGETHER OF ORANGE COUNTY

Tustin, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jun, 26

Salary

100000.0

Posted On

10 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Assessment, Risk Assessments, Scheduling, Record Reviews, Referral Management, Insurance Review, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Waitlist Management, Crisis Intervention, Documentation, Clinical Supervision, EMR/EHR Systems, Computer Skills, Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Job Title: LCSW Intake Therapist Salary: $100,000 per year Location: 1 day at Fountain Valley, 1 day at Garden Grove, 3 days at Tustin. Openings: 1 Position Purpose: Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, the Intake Coordinator is an essential member of the clinical team as a facilitator of clinical mental health assessments. The Intake Coordinator’s primary function is to facilitate the admissions process, which includes risk assessments and appropriateness for services (both therapy and psychiatry). Core Duties and responsibilities, include but are not limited to: Provide clinical assessment to determine appropriateness of services using screening questionnaires and risk assessments Coordinate the scheduling of intakes for therapists and psychiatry providers Conduct record reviews (ROI, custody paperwork, etc.) Consult with Clinical Director, Manager, or Supervisor as needed Review internal referrals weekly, conduct outreach to referrals within 5 business days, document attempts, and close the loop by informing providers of the outcome of the referral Address urgent referrals within 2 business days and close the loop by informing providers of the outcome of the referral Communicate with the administrative team to ensure review of the patient’s insurance and eligibility coverage, and inform the patient of copay/good faith estimate Provide individual and group therapy, as needed Ensures all appointments are properly created, scheduled, and confirmed Manage waitlist and waitlist outcomes Attend meetings as applicable to the job title. (i.e., all staff meetings) Behave professionally and work collaboratively with co-workers to increase productivity Refer therapy and psychiatry patients to outside specialists or agencies as needed, using clinical judgment and higher-level care parameters Respond to crisis situations and intervene therapeutically as necessary; assesses for the safety of the patient and assesses for suicidality, homicidal, and self-harm ideation Complete documentation within the organization policy within 72 hours Maintain a capacity expectation of 60% Assist with quality measures Provide clinical supervision to ASW and MSW interns Perform other duties and projects assigned by the Clinical Manager of Mental Health *This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform other duties, within scope, as assigned by his or her supervisor. Education, Qualifications, and Experience: LCSW/LMFT required Bilingual: Spanish required Minimum 3 years of related experience 2 years post licensure required Experience in clinical intake and assessment processes Strong computer skills, acute attention to detail, confident and professional communication Knowledgeable in general EMR/EHR systems is preferred Work Schedule: FTOC is an in-person organization first, and foremost. Employees are expected to be on-site for their scheduled shifts. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., however, employee schedules vary, depending on organizational, staffing, community, and patient needs. As such, FTOC may need to modify work schedules to meet such needs. Holidays and weekends may be required depending on an employee’s department due to organizational, staffing, community, and patient needs as FTOC continues to grow and expand work days and hours. Overtime may also occur due to organizational, staffing, community, and patient needs.

Responsibilities

The Intake Coordinator facilitates the admissions process by conducting clinical mental health assessments, risk assessments, and determining appropriateness for therapy and psychiatry services. Core duties include coordinating scheduling, conducting record reviews, managing internal referrals, and communicating with administrative teams regarding insurance eligibility.