Benefits: Full time employees are eligible for full medical, dental and vision benefits. Part time employees are eligible for full medical. Incentives are available if employee chooses to participate in Center Wellness Program.

• Employee Assistance Program
  
• PTO accrual starts at date of hire.
  • Full time employees earn up to 100 hours first year and increases with tenure level.
• Full time employees are enrolled in retirement program at one year of service.
  • 401a and 457 Plans available.
• Full time employees have access to Flexible Spending Account.
• The Center offers and covers 100% the following to full time employees:
  • Short-Term and Long Term Disability
  • Basic Life & Accidental Death Coverage
• The Center offers and covers 100% the following to part time employees:
  • Short-Term Disability

MENTAL HEALTH INTAKE SPECIALIST III

Position Summary

Denton County MHMR Center employees are to be committed to fostering an open, inclusive, and supportive environment that welcomes and embraces diversity in all forms. Denton County MHMR Center defines diversity broadly to include race, ethnicity, abilities (mental/physical), gender, gender identity, immigrant status, language, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, age, and other groups.

Denton County MHMR Center 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.

Under direction of the Program Manager of Utilization Management and within federal, state and local guidelines performs moderately complex social service or case management work. Work involves collecting, preparing, and reviewing cases to facilitate access to medical, educational, social, and other services, and providing intervention and frequent contact with individuals, facilities, and service providers.

This position is responsible for completing Mental Health (MH) Intake Assessments for individuals requesting MH Services which includes determining a diagnosis using DSM-IV/V Classification. This position is required to complete all client-related paperwork within agency guidelines. Position also requires individual and group counseling services using cognitive behavioral therapy. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.


Essential Duties

• Monitors waiting list for MH consumers, and sends monthly report to Administrator. Ensures quarterly notification is sent and contact made with consumers on waiting list each quarter. (90 days). Ensures consumers on waiting list are re-assessed as needed and appropriately referred to services according to priority population definitions.
• Ensures consumers are appropriately placed on waiting list according to guidelines set forth by the center. Completes monthly report tallying client contact and submit to Program Manager
• Coordinates follow-up services with service coordination staff. Completes MH intake packet for clients requesting services. Completes assessments using a computer as available. Maintains membership in a Center committee as assigned by supervisor.
• Follows all specific written safety procedures. Assesses the necessity for, and the adequate provision of, medical care and services, as in utilization review.

Education and or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field and/or license or seeking license is required. A minimum of 6 months related experience required. Must qualify as a QMHP (Qualified Mental Health Professional) and be familiar with the DSM IV/V. Knowledge of computers and office equipment is required. Excellent communication skills required, both oral and written. Contact with the public may be in person, by correspondence or by telephone. Prefer experience in a variety of treatment settings, e.g., in patient care, etc.

Registration, Certification, Licensure & Qualifications

• Must qualify as a QMHP
• Must be familiar with the DSM-IV/V
• All job specific training must be completed within 30 days of hire.
• Must maintain a valid Texas driver's license, auto liability insurance and a driving record acceptable to the Centers insurance requirements.