Intake Specialist, Mental Health at Hively in Oakland, California

Who We Are

Hively, derived from ‘lively’ and ‘hive’, is a thriving community full of life and energy. At our core, we are a family-centered social impact organization dedicated to multi-generational well-being. Our mission is to strengthen and support children and their families throughout Alameda County. We believe that through subsidized child care, mental health support, and community services centered in families of all types and backgrounds, we can significantly change children and parents' possibilities to thrive in life. If this resonates with you, we invite you to apply to join our team!

Our Team & Culture

Our Team at Hively is a passionate and diverse group of individuals from a wide range of different lived experiences, backgrounds and professional expertise. We strive every day to create an environment for families and staff that is inclusive and welcoming of different experiences and perspectives. We prioritize learning, listening, and growing together and to foster a culture of respect.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Sr. Operations Manager, the Intake Specialist will work on the Mental Health Intake team, serving as the first point of contact for mental health clients at Hively. The ideal candidate should be an organized, detailed, team oriented, customer focused individual who will be responsible for managing the flow of client requests, resources and referrals. They will provide clerical support to the office and help manage client files.

Schedule

This role is fully onsite (Scheduled 9:30 am - 6:00 pm, Monday-Friday) in Oakland. The first 1-2 months will be training in Pleasanton. Ability to travel between sites on occasion, with advance notice, is required.

What you will do:

Act as the primary contact for potential clients as they schedule services
Greet clients in a mental health setting, including clients who may be upset or in crisis
Maintain and manage client records, preparing intake files and updating documents as needed (both hard copies and in the electronic health record system)Ensure client information is accurate and up to date including billing information
Answer incoming calls and handle inquiries, from clients, referral sources and the public. Utilize Zendesk to track client communications for scheduling.
Assist with coordinating incoming referrals from both internal and external referral sources
Coordinate with therapists on any changes or updates to weekly schedules to help ensure clinic spaces are maximized in all locations
Follow up with and schedule new clients, and ensure any open spots are filled in a timely manner
Communicate with therapists regarding new clients and intake details, and ensure therapists at each location have all they need for each intake appointment Assist with closing out discharged clients and maintaining client statuses in Exym
Provide clerical and administrative support to the Mental Health team
Other duties as assigned

What you should bring:

2+ years of experience as an administrative assistant and/or scheduling intake in a behavioral healthcare setting
Experience in nonprofit, human services environment
Previous experience with using electronic health record systems and scheduling for multiple schedules. Experience with Exym EHR a plusCustomer service and conflict management skills
Excellent computer knowledge, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Google Suite
Excellent organizational skills, independent and responsive with attention to details and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Ability to work effectively in a team environment, excellent interpersonal skills with positive attitude and maximum discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information Knowledge of HIPAA policies and best practices
Flexibility and enthusiasm to work within in growing team
Adaptability to changing organization needs, conditions and work responsibilities
An ongoing improvement and process oriented mindset
Ability to work independently and onsite at our Oakland office

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Bilingual in English and Spanish
Experience with Zendesk or other customer service ticketing system is preferred

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit at a desk, conference table or in meeting rooms of various configurations for extended amounts of time
Ability to stand for extended amounts of time
Manual dexterity to use a telephone and computer
Facility to hear and understand speech at normal room levels, and to hear and understand speech on the telephone
Facility to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal conversations and over the telephone
Physical agility to lift and carry up to 20 pounds and to bend, stoop, walk and reach overhead
Physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist and turn
Mental acuity to perform the essential functions of this position in an accurate and timely fashion; to make good judgments and decisions; and to evaluate the results of decisions and judgments

$26 - $28 an hour

Salary ranges are based on industry data, and final employment offer will be determined based upon factors including but not limited to an applicant's experience, specialized skills, and internal alignment.

Benefits

* Medical, dental and vision plans covered at 100% for the employee

* Health & Dependent Care FSA & HSA

* 15 Paid Holidays + flex holidays!

* Generous paid time off policy

* Tuition Reimbursement ($1,000/year)

* Employee Appreciation Program

* Life & Long Term Disability Insurance covered 100% by Hively

* 403(b) plan

* SEP-IRA plan with an employer contribution of 5% of annual salary

* Learning & Development Opportunities

* Industry competitive salary ranges

Welcoming Candidates from All Backgrounds

While we try to be thorough with our prerequisites, not everything about you as a candidate can be condensed into a list of bullet points.

We welcome applicants of any educational background, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, socioeconomic status, disability, and veteran status.

* Note: Benefits described apply for full-time, permanent positions only. Temporary, internships, part-time or contract roles are not generally eligible.

Benefits

* Medical, dental and vision plans covered at 100% for the employee

* Health & Dependent Care FSA

* 14 Paid Holidays + 4 flex holidays, including your birthday!

* Generous paid time off policy (over 3 weeks per year)