Intake Specialist

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Focusing on "Whole-Person" Healthcare
Meridian Health Services

is a progressive healthcare organization that believes in treating the "whole-person" integrating physical, mental and social well-being to help people achieve their optimum health. This approach connects treatments and doctors working together to heal both the body and mind for total well-being.

We are currently seeking an

Intake Specialist

to be responsible for organizing the admission and intake functions for the Addictions and Recovery Center (ARC).

Key Responsibilities of a Intake Specialist:
Monitor all telephone inquiries, letters, and email applicants requesting admission.
Maintain a file of all pending applications for all facilities.
Interview applicants (in office, by telephone, in jails) and work closely with interdisciplinary team in selection process.
Maintain waiting lists, when needed, for all facilities of approved applicants.
Upon bed availability liaise with appropriate client or referring agency on the waiting list and arrange an appropriate date and time for admission.
Coordinate with interdisciplinary team to assure that the proper personnel will be present for the new client's intake.
Obtain accurate medications list, diagnosis, and history.
Communicate scheduling issues with interdisciplinary team.
Collect and enter specific tracking data when requested by the Program Manager or Director.
Attend trainings to enhance job performance as approved by Director.
Perform all other duties as requested by Program Director or Manager.
Perform medication pass when certified to do so by Nurse Manager.
Attend Community Outreach events and help with promotion and marketing of the program.
We are seeking Intake Specialist candidates with the following qualities:

High School Diploma or Equivalency required
1-3 years behavioral healthcare experience preferred
Valid driver's license, a driving record meeting Meridian's driving policy, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance required
Meridian Health Services provides the following benefits to qualified Intake Specialist candidates:

Unique Mission - Innovative leader in integrated care and whole person health
Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
Opportunities for advancement
Comprehensive Benefit Package
401k with Company match
Professional development funds for Licensure and Continuing Education
Personal Wellness and Financial Wellness Programs
Merit based pay compensation plans
Work-life harmony

Drug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.