Job Location : Buffalo,NY, USA
Description
Internship Summary:
As a Centralized Intake Intern, you'll process client requests, coordinate services, and collaborate with clinicians to ensure clients get the care they need. You'll also assist with quality reviews, insurance verifications, and administrative tasks, all while building key skills in service coordination and client support.
Intern Responsibilities:
Process calls and emails requesting services – engage potential client/guardian, assess for risk and need for service, obtain demographic information, verify insurance, schedule with the appropriate clinician, etc.
Collaborate with Supervisor of Fiscal Services regarding insurance issues
Work in partnership with various referral sources to assist with appropriate linkage of clients
Assist clients with linkage to other community resources as needed
Collaborate with Intake Supervisor, Director of Clinical Operations & EMR, and Clinical Supervisors regarding clinician caseloads
Add clients to High Risk List when appropriate
Daily check of HealtheLink alerts and icarol system for calls to Crisis Services & follow up with clinicians/psychiatric providers as necessary
Conduct monthly Utilization Reviews and monthly Quality Assurance reviews
Provide assistance to clinicians regarding intakes as requested
Collaborate with Office Manager regarding administrative/office issues
Possess a working knowledge of Credible EMR system
Utilize Agency phone and email systems following standard customer services protocol,which includes answering the telephone in a timely and professional manner, directing callsappropriately and returning phone and email requests promptly; demonstrate excellentphone etiquette and customer service skills; and demonstrate knowledge of agencyprograms and services
Maintain positive working relationships with program staff and others within the agency
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills during interactions with internal and externalcustomers
Models and practices sensitivity, fair treatment and acceptance of diversity in allinterpersonal interactions
Participates and contributes to program Quality Improvement process
Minimum Requirements:
Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate program with a focus in health and human services
Experience working in the mental health field
Knowledge of community resources and programs throughout WNY
Strong computer skills
Strong communication skills
Schedule:
This is an Unpaid Internship
Child and Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Child and Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or familial status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Child and Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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