Intake Specialist

This position will coordinate the intake component of the Elam Mental Health Center. Includes conducting telephone and personal intake interviews, providing a thorough bio-psycho-social assessment, triaging clients based on information received, providing crisis intervention as required, and coordinating patient care with referring agencies.

Daily Operations

• Complete a thorough biopsychosocial assessment (ASI & ASAM PPC-2R) on each client during intake. Create and maintain client file with Intake Screening, Consent, Assessment, Release of Information and other documentations. Supervise Interns in the completion of same.
• Provide group or individual counseling on an as needed basis; Provide crisis intervention counseling, and referrals when needed.
• Participate in Process Improvement and Project Teams as assigned; Attend all appropriate patient care conferences and staff meetings; Respect and protect client’s rights and ensure that client’s respect the rights of others by appropriately intervening and reporting when program rule violations occur.
• Maintain, and practice skills regarding sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds of clients and others contacted in carrying out job responsibilities.
• Participate in funding agency training activities as required; Maintain a functional knowledge of internal and funding agencies standards of service delivery and documentation; Assist in the collection and reporting of statistical data to funding and other agencies as required.
• Conduct follow up phone calls, letters, etc. to the referral sources, courts, and officials as needed; Keep and enter data as to when and where clients are admitted or transferred to a level of care. Maintain clinical records and required paperwork in compliance with agency standards; Adhere to the guidelines as stated in the Meharry Medical College Policy and Procedures Manual.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• A comprehensive knowledge of addictions, withdrawal, and other behavioral health issues.
• Ability to interact effectively with staff, clients, agencies, etc.
• Possess strong clinical, assessment, and organizational skills

Bachelors’ degree in behavioral sciences field from an accredited college or university with a minimum of three (3) years experience is required. Master degree preferred.

At Meharry, we’re pleased to offer comprehensive, competitive benefits to eligible employees and their
eligible dependents. From health care to holidays, our aim is to help employees enjoy happy and healthy
lifestyles, while maintaining a good work-life balance.

Meharry’s benefits package is effective on your first day of employment and includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403(b) plan and supplemental annuity plan
• Accidental death and dismemberment
• Life insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Other Supplemental coverage
• Prescription drug plan (with mail order)
• Technology discounts with Apple, Dell, and more
• Wellness Benefits
• EAP

Our vacation benefits vary with length and type of service. We grant twelve (12) paid holidays.
Meharry Medical College’s benefits package is designed to offer flexibility and variety of choice. All full
time staff working 32 or more hours per week are eligible for benefits. Select benefits are available for
part-time positions.

Meharry strives to offer their employees a professional environment in which they can both work
and build a career. As part of this effort, we offer a tuition reimbursement program and professional
development training to assist you with your career path starting on your hire date!

For Further Information or Questions regarding this role, you may contact Meharry's Talent Acquisition Specialist below.

Jouvie Henderson (she, her, hers)

jhenderson@mmc.edu