Clinical Intake Specialist

Mindful Care is seeking a dual licensed (NJ & NY) Clinical Intake Specialist to provide intake services at our Hoboken, NJ office.

Our Clinical Intake Specialists (LMSWs) play a critical role in a patient's first experience with Mindful Care.

You'll lead comprehensive initial evaluations, helping patients feel seen, understood, and supported from day one. Using a biopsychosocial lens, you'll assess needs, identify appropriate services, and collaborate with the broader clinical team to build thoughtful, effective treatment plans.

This is a high-impact role for clinicians who are confident in their assessments, grounded in clinical knowledge, and genuinely care about patient outcomes.

What You'll Do

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  Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations (90791) for all new patients

  
  


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  Complete thorough biopsychosocial assessments and mental status exams

  
  


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  Utilize screening tools including PHQ-9 and GAD-7 to guide clinical decision-making

  
  


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  Develop and recommend individualized treatment plans based on patient needs

  
  


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  Act as a subject matter expert on Mindful Care services and care pathways

  
  


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  Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, therapists, and clinical leadership

  
  


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  Participate in clinical meetings, trainings, and case discussions

  
  


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  Provide support to the Therapy team as needed

  
  


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  Maintain strict adherence to ethical and clinical standards

  
  


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  Deliver a consistently patient-centered, compassionate experience

  
  

What You Bring

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  Master's degree in Social Work (Required)

  
  


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  Active LMSW license in both New York and New Jersey (Required)

  
  


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  Strong assessment skills, including mental status exams and clinical screenings

  
  


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  Hands-on experience with PHQ-9 and GAD-7 (this is a must)

  
  


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  Solid understanding of DSM-5 diagnoses

  
  


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  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  
  


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  Strong organization and time management

  
  


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  Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach

  
  


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  Passion for working with diverse populations (ages 12 through adulthood)

  
  


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  LGBTQ+ affirming care mindset

  
  


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  Bilingual skills are a plus

  
  

Position Details

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  Full-time, Exempt

  
  


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  Type: Hybrid (2 days in office, 3 days work from home)

  
  


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  Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

  
  


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  Location: Hoboken, NJ

  
  

Compensation & Benefits

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  Base salary starting at $65,000, with additional per diem opportunities

  
  


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  401(k) with employer match

  
  


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  Generous FTO plus 8 paid holidays

  
  


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  Employer contributions toward Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

  
  


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  Paid parental leave

  
  


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  Clinical supervision provided to support licensure progression

  
  

Why Mindful Care

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  Hybrid work setup with equipment provided

  
  


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  Minimal administrative burden so you can focus on patient care

  
  


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  Dedicated billing and scheduling support

  
  


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  Real opportunities for growth as we expand

  
  


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  A culture that genuinely prioritizes employee well-being

  
  


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  Company-wide events that actually bring people together, including our annual Holiday Gala and team experiences throughout the year

  
  

Employment is contingent upon completion of legally required post-offer screenings, in compliance with applicable law