Intake Team Member

*Typical working hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.*

Job Location:

This position will be domiciled in St. Louis - Page Office. This position will have the ability to work remotely a portion of the week upon successful completion of the initial onboarding period.

Why you’ll love this position

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability so they can have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.

Role Description

This position specializes in evaluating initial intake applications for individuals requesting supports and waivered services through the Division of Developmental Disabilities. A person in this role ensures that individuals meet all programmatic eligibility criteria, arranges comprehensive assessments, and provides a summary of findings and recommendations to a multi-professional team. This position plays an essential role to improve the quality of life, assure health and safety, support access to community participation, and increase opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

What you’ll do

• Accept referrals for services from individuals, family members, agencies, and other interested parties.
• Communicate with families about obtaining services by explaining services and eligibility, to assist in completing the application materials. Screen individuals to see if DMH-DD is the most appropriate service agency to meet their needs.
• Reviews application for services.
• Gather review and evaluate collateral information such as medical, educational and psychological records from a variety of sources in a timely fashion; identifies and correctly codes diagnoses.
• Administers, scores, and interprets assessment tools including but not limited to the Missouri Adaptive Ability Scale (MAAS), Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (II).
• Coordinate the initial MAAS with the Division Assessment Team.
• Determine initial eligibility for persons applying for services based upon specific guidelines as set forth in State regulations.
• Accurately and timely complete required documentation of eligibility/ineligibility findings and required notifications to applicants according to specific timelines.
• Enter individual information into an electronic case record.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

More reasons to love this position:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

To Apply:

Upload a cover letter, resume, college transcript, and three professional letters of reference.

Complete information must be provided for your request to be considered. Documentation supporting your eligibility (transcripts, employment records, etc.) may be required at any time during the application and hiring process.

If you have any questions about this position, please email/call Human Resources at: 573-472-6577 or Danielle.Johnson@dmh.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.