Mental Health Intake Counselor I

mag.rochester.edu

Pittsford, New York, United States of America
$24.91 - $34.87 ph
Interdisciplinary treatment team
Reviews and triages incoming referrals
Liaison between patients and providers
As a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team, the Mental Health Assistant supports faculty practices by reviewing and triaging incoming referrals for scheduling and resource linkages

Job Summary

  • As a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team, the Mental Health Assistant supports faculty practices by reviewing and triaging incoming referrals for scheduling and resource linkages.
  • Responsibilities include providing case management support, triaging crisis calls, offering crisis intervention, and collaborating closely with providers to ensure continuity of care.
  • The role involves assisting with discharge planning, maintaining resource lists, and documenting all interactions, interventions, and referrals in compliance with hospital policy.

Matching Summary

As a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team, the Mental Health Assistant supports faculty practices by reviewing and triaging incoming referrals for scheduling and resource linkages.

Salary

$24.91 - $34.87

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Interdisciplinary treatment team
  • Reviews and triages incoming referrals
  • Liaison between patients and providers
  • Tracking high-risk clients
  • Crisis intervention skills
  • Documentation in patient's chart

Nice-to-have

  • Culturally competent environment
  • Support adherence to discharge plan
  • Timely completion of paperwork
  • Cross coverage for co-workers

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and 1 year relevant experience
  • 1 year experience behavioral health direct care
  • Work independently and as a team member
  • Understanding of psychosocial stressors
  • Basic crisis intervention skills
  • Problem solving and listening skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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