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Intake/Group Coordinator Intern

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Posted on: October 26, 2018 Apply Now
Internship Nonprofit, Social Justice, & EducationExpires December 31, 2021

*This position is currently available as a remote internship due to COVID-19.

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor the Intake Coordinator Intern will utilize person centered services to help persons served to engage in the partial care program as a means to integrate into the community to the greatest extent possible. He/she provides services consistent with the program’s goals and objectives. Implements evidence based practices and assures all services are focused on recovery and wellness.

Essential Job Functions

  • Create and Maintain :
  • A wellness and recovery oriented environment by using person-first language, respectful documentation, and person centered planning. All services provided will promote a wellness and recovery outcome.
  • Engagement/Intake
  • Schedules and completes all program intake assessments including comprehensive social assessment, mental status, addiction screening, strengths, needs and preferences and initial plan.
  • Facilitates the engagement and orientation process helping people to link to PC services
  • Assures coordination with outside providers and facilitates a smooth transition to assigned unit.
  • Program Activities :
  • Promotes the psychiatric rehabilitation philosophy and person’s served empowerment by including individuals in all tasks and seeking their input and involvement in running the daily program activities
  • Develops, implements and participates in formal and informal social and recreational activities and independent living skills groups as indicated
  • Attends and Participates in staff meetings
  • Outreach and follow-up contacts as necessary
  • Chart management:
  • Completes all intakes and orientation paperwork for all new admissions
  • Works with persons served to assess needs and formulate individual recovery plans
  • Ongoing case management including advocacy, resource development, service coordination,
  • Assumes responsibility for timely case recording, record keeping and facilitating psychiatric consultations
  • Program Evaluation/Reports :
  • Completes monthly program reports
  • Completes all reports and paperwork required for compliance with funding regulations
  • Completes chart audits
  • Creates, receives and responds to all e-mail correspondence in a prompt and professional manner. Emails must be read once per work day/shift
  • Scope of responsibility:
  • Familiarizes self with the formal and informal departmental goals, standards, policies and procedures which may include some familiarity of other departments within the agency
  • Decision making:
  • On a regular and continuous basis, exercises sound judgment and assume responsibility for decisions, consequences and results having an impact on people, costs and/or quality of service within the functional area.

Requirements: Working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related area. 3 years work experience in mental health field is preferred. Driver’s Licence required.

Other Skills/Abilities

  • Demonstrates empathy and respect for people receiving services
  • Timely documentation, report writing
  • Exchanges non-routine information using tact and persuasion as appropriate, requiring excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Speak, read and write English (fluent in Spanish a plus)
  • Emotional skills:
  • Relates well to people of all ages, races and socio-economic backgrounds and disability groups
  • Presents and fosters a trusting professional relationship with all persons encountered on a daily basis
  • Upbeat, Professional attitude, and a willingness to learn
  • Intellectual skills:
  • Comprehend hospital/medical records
  • Excellent multi-tasking skills and an ability to manages diverse responsibilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Good organizational and problem-solving ability
  • Must demonstrate a high level of initiative and ability to work autonomously
  • Computer proficiency:
  • Agency Computer use:
  • MS Office applications, with strong emphasis in MS Word.
  • Must be willing to learn and utilize all current and future computer applications as related to the position.

*Students may receive educational credit for all our internships

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