Job Information
Meridian Behavioral Health Intake Coordinator in New Brighton, Minnesota
Description
Intake Coordinator
Shift: Mid Shift 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Rotating weekend schedules are a part of this role.
Pay: $21-23/hr. DOE
Duties and responsibilities
The following duties are routine for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Verification of funding.
Monitor wait list
Schedule evaluation/admission and arrange transportation if necessary.
Oversee paper flow to Accounting.
Determine client financial responsibility and monitor changes.
Perform necessary data entry.
Maintain daily census log.
Attend staff in services and meetings.
Paraprofessionals may not admit, transfer, or discharge clients. They may be directed to follow through with the process of implementation of the above by the director or designee.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 1 yr. experience in a chemical dependency facility and 2-3 years related experience required, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must know and understand all rules, regulations, and requirements of the assigned program.
A minimum of two-year freedom from chemical abuse problems.
Possess a valid driver's license
On-going training on cultural awareness and demonstration of sensitivity to various cultural norms and values.
CPR and first aid certified.
Computer literate.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Ability
Strong verbal skills and ability to communicate abstract concepts in a simple format
Ability to communicate with a variety of people from diverse cultures, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds.
Flexibility to meet a variety of changing priorities.
Computer skills to draft emails, memos, and reporting.
Benefits:
Competitive pay
20 days of paid-time-off
Health, dental, and vision insurance + HSA/FSA
401(k) – ROTH and traditional options
Career path opportunities
Discount with Verizon cell phone plans
Tuition reimbursement and discounted tuition at select colleges
A job with a sense of purpose as you help people on their path to recovery
We owe our success to the passion, commitment, and expertise of our staff. Many have been through our program personally and know what it takes to get back on that road to recovery – and stay there. Our licensed and experienced staff takes the role of coach/teacher, providing support and encouragement from the heart.
Come join us and see the difference you’ll make!
Meridian Behavioral Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)