CW II - Intake Screener

LifePath Systems is a community Mental Health/Mental Retardation center serving Collin County.  LifePath has provided quality mental health services to residents of North Texas since 1986.  LifePath is a non-profit agency, with a 501(c)3 tax-exempt designation.  If you want to make a difference in someone's life, here is your opportunity.

 

We are a comprehensive outpatient mental health clinic staffed with psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, licensed counselors, social workers, and caseworkers.  We offer a range of services in conveniently located, professional surroundings.  Our goal is to provide the highest quality services in a respectful and caring environment focused on the needs of each client.

 

We offer great employee benefits:

Health, dental insurance and life insurance

AFLAC

Paid holidays

Generous sick leave

Generous vacation leave

401A and 457 plans

 

We have the following position available in our Plano, Texas office.

 

Case Worker II - Intake Screener (Bilingual preferred) 

 

Summary:

 

Performs moderately complex screenings and intakes, collects data for initial assessment along with collecting data for Utilization and Quality Management.  Work involves triaging, determining eligibility, verifying insurance, enrolling clients with MCOs, making referrals, and scheduling client appointments.  Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

 

Essential Functions:

 

Process all Intake calls according to internal procedures.  Schedule and perform Intake assessments of new clients in accordance with their benefit plan and process all related paperwork and assessments according to internal procedures.  Verify payer source for all clients prior to scheduling of appointment.  Obtain clinical paperwork from discharging facility prior to scheduling of appointment.  Provide backup for AC requests as needed according to internal procedures.

 

Education and/or Experience:

 

Bachelor/Master's degree in related field.  Experience in mental health services, particularly screening or assessments, crisis services.  Licensure not required.

 

Must have valid Texas Driver's license

 

LifePath Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer