Behavioral Health Intake Specialist – Justice Involved Team # 813

• Person Centered. We honor people’s identities, lived experience and journeys and treat every person with the dignity we all deserve.  
• Exceptional Care. We offer compassionate, innovative services that meet people where they are, from immediate support to long-term recovery.
• Integrity. We operate from a deep foundation of ethical, accountable practices in all we do.
• Organizational Resilience. We meet the moment and adapt to changing contexts with collaborative creativity, agile business processes, and financial stewardship.

• →Masters $31.25/hr
• →LCSW/LPC/LMFT $37.59/hr
• →Language Differential $1 - $2.50/hr
• →For complete overview of our robust Benefits: https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice/ 

The posted range represents the full hiring range. Offers will not exceed this range, the majority of candidates are placed near the midpoint based on experience and qualifications. 

• Knowledge of local behavioral health systems, community resources, evidence-based practices, and DSM‑5‑TR diagnostic criteria.
• Ability to assess and respond to crisis and emergent situations, including telephonic crisis intervention and assistance with 72‑hour holds when indicated.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including a calm, professional phone presence and customer service orientation.
• Ability to accurately and concisely document clinical information in an electronic medical record (EMR).
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and prioritization skills in fast-paced environments.

clearly and concisely in an electronic medical record

• Ability to meet and maintain all jail access requirements, including required training, attire standards, and professional conduct expectations.

• Repetitive hand and finger motions for computer use with an ability to navigate computer systems and respond to calls
• Standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting to 50 lbs
• Requires fine motor skills required for precise clinical procedures.
• Requires visual and auditory acuity to observe patient behavior and respond to alarms and calls.
• Capacity to manage emotionally charged situations while maintaining professional boundaries
• Requires critical thinking and problem-solving skills for diagnosis and treatment planning, and to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to shifting priorities

• Exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, and chemicals may occur; appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided as needed.
• Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, the telephone and other office and/or clinical equipment.
• Work environment can be fast-paced and emotionally demanding, requiring adaptability and resilience. · Work environment will be based on location of work (community or WellPower site); this can include both City and County jails. · Noise level is generally moderate but may vary during peak patient flow or based on community location of initial assessment. Occasional travel between clinical and other community sites.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

WellPower is committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history). Toward the principle of equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges. We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range. 

WellPower is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

For a complete overview of our robust benefits, visit: https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice