INTAKE COORDINATOR - YOUTH SPECIALIST

Company: PECAN VALLEY MH-MR REGION
Location: Texas City
Posted on: October 16, 2024

Job Description:

Job Details

Job Location
Home Based , Virtual - , TX

Salary Range
$25.65 - $26.45 Hourly

Description

Job Overview: This position is responsible for assessing and identifying psychosocial, educational, developmental, and

behavioral functioning of prospective child and adolescent clients of the agency. The Intake Coordinator Youth Specialist

will utilize DSM criteria to complete initial diagnostic assessments to determine eligibility for behavioral health services for

children and adolescents. The initial assessment will help determine the appropriate level of care. Upon completion of the

initial evaluation, Intake Coordinator Youth Specialist will discuss treatment recommendations with prospective client and

family members as appropriate. Intake Coordinator Youth Specialist will conduct clinical eligibility assessments for

prospective YES Waiver clients. This position will meet with persons coming out of a psychiatric hospital to complete

aftercare requirements. This position will work closely with Director of MH Child and Adolescent Services & Wraparound

Program Manager. Flexible schedule may be required to meet the needs of youth and families. In-region travel will be

required as needed to meet needs of those served. Must be familiar with, and/or willing to be trained in, trauma-informed

care. This includes understanding, recognizing, and responding to the effects of all types of trauma, and an ability to work

in a behavioral environment where staff convey dignity, respect, hopefulness, and the opportunity for choice and

empowerment among consumers.

Essential Functions: The Intake Coordinator Youth Specialist is one of the first clinical staff an individual and family will

encounter when seeking mental health services with the agency. This position will predominately see children and

adolescents for diagnostic assessments but may see adults as needed to meet the needs of the agency. Duties include,

but are not limited to, the following:

• Gather pertinent information to complete a psychosocial history and diagnostic assessment. Assessments will be conducted face to face as well as utilizing a tele-video system for multiple sites.
• Determine levels of need and types of services required based on information obtained.
• Accurately complete a uniform assessment to identify an individual's needs and strengths as appropriate.
• Assessments may require utilization of counseling skills, problem-solving techniques, and brief crisis intervention to support individuals being assessed.
• Must utilize concurrent documentation to meet documentation requirements.
• Review previous mental health documentation in electronic health records or as provided by the individual.
• Provide community referrals as needed.
• Communicate with referring entities and internal providers.
• Ability to have a flexible work schedule while demonstrating effective time management to meet needs of prospective clients.
• Travel between locations as assigned.
• May participate in monthly Youth Services staff meetings.
• Participate in data collection activities and peer review processes as requested.
• Limited Utilization Management activities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications
  
  Skills and Qualifications: A successful candidate will have the following abilities and minimum qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in social/human services or counseling is required.
  • LPC, LCSW, or LMFT required (may consider LPC-A, LMFT-A, or LMSW under clinical supervision within 6 months of full licensure).
  • Ability to obtain QMHP-CS is required.
  • Minimum of two years of experience in human services.
  • Experience with children ages 3-17 years.
  • Experience in conducting diagnostic evaluations and psychosocial assessments preferred.
  • Working knowledge of mental health and substance abuse services and needs.
  • Clear understanding of normal and atypical childhood development.
  • Must have strong computer operating skills.
  • Ability to participate respectively as a team member during department and agency meetings.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
  • Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
  • Capacity for flexibility in dealing with ongoing changes in the service delivery system.
  • Must have a valid Texas driver's license, a good driving record for the past three years, and personal automobile liability insurance as required by the state of Texas.
  • Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) is preferred.
    Physical Requirements: Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, lift at least 25 pounds, reach overhead, and sit for extended periods of time. Must be able to pass a work related physical.

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