Job Number: 26-12356

Job Summary:  Intake specialists utilize a person-centered, trauma-informed, recovery focused approach to forge therapeutic relationships with racially and culturally diverse individuals:

• To assess their psychiatric needs. 
• To gather psychosocial history. 
• To evaluate individual strengths, needs, and goals. 
• To define and facilitate desired life outcomes. 
• Coordinate and manage client crises when they arise. 
• Identify potential service gaps and advocate with providers to ensure services are appropriate and adequate to clients' needs and preferences. 

The ideal candidate: 

• Interested in working with adults with severe mental illness. 
• Interested in learning more about clinical diagnosis. 
• Interested in gaining clinical experience for advanced licensure. 
• Appreciates a fast-paced environment. 
• Self-motivated, independent, flexible, and appreciates variety in their work day. 
• Communicates effectively and professionally. 
• Organized, reliable, and skilled in time management. 
• Looking for a career that makes a real difference in people's lives. 

Intake specialists work under the general supervision of the unit manager and/or the LPHA supervisor with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Intake specialists who are master's Level clinicians are eligible for clinical supervision towards advance licensure from a board-certified supervisor, while employed with Integral Care. Intake specialists who are masters level clinicians will have an opportunity to provide living skills training to clients under the supervision of an LPHA.

Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule.

Integral Care employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care.

Education:

Required:

• Graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree with a major specialization in Human/Behavioral/Social Services or related field. Master's degree preferred.

Licenses:

Required:

• Current and valid Driver's License and a clean driving record.

Experience:

Required:

• Experience in a mental health setting.

Preferred:

• Bilingual in Spanish 

Hours: Full-Time; 

Workdays: Monday - Friday.

Workhours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM.

Salary: $24.18 - $25.39, an hour based on education.

Why join us: Integral Care has proudly served Travis County residents for the past 50 years. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Travis County, we are dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder and intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

By joining our team, you will find rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we can help improve the quality of life for the people we serve. Imagine your career at Integral Care!

Employee Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave 
• Life and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement account
• 401(a) employer contribution retirement account
• Gold's gym membership discount
• Mileage reimbursement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex or age.

For specific positions, additional compensation may be offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role.

This position requires the employee to reside in the state of Texas.

Qualified Mental Health Professional, QMHP, Case Manager, Rehabilitation Specialist, Service Coordinator, Mental Health Professional, Mental Health Specialist, Social Worker