Intake Clinician

Job Summary and Purpose

At Tennyson Center for Children, our core values guide everything we do. We are Joyful, finding optimism and strength even in challenges; Curious, always learning and innovating to provide the best care; Dependable, building trust through reliability; Authentic, celebrating uniqueness and creating safe, inclusive spaces; and Compassionate, deeply caring for our teammates, our clients, and the community we serve. If these values resonate with you, we'd love to have you join our team and help us make a lasting impact on the lives of children across Colorado

The Intake Clinician is responsible for the screening and intake process for clients in all TCC programs. This role provides short-term case management and clinical assessment services to families for residential, day treatment, community-based, and outpatient levels of care. They are responsible for providing clinical recommendations for ongoing services and for maintaining positive public relations with external partners. This position reports directly to the Director of Admissions.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinates placement for clients in all TCC programs
• Supports the screening process for incoming referrals to determine appropriateness for services, level of care, and fit within target population
• Collects all pertinent information available on the referral, including psychological and psychiatric evaluations, Individual Education Plans, and past treatment reports
• Provides clinical assessments of referred clients (children, adults, and families) to determine appropriateness of placement and to identify services required, including assessment within the client's natural living/school environment when possible
• Communicates with all relevant parties pre- and post- intake to ensure a smooth transition from one level of care to another
• Completes written assessment, documentation, and other tasks relevant to admissions process for client's clinical file
• Responsible for entering clinical and demographic information into client charts to ensure compliance with all licensing and regulatory entities

Other Job Functions

• Provides client with an appropriate mental health diagnosis when needed
• Collaborates with other TCC departments to maintain familiarity with and appropriate placement within various programs
• Presents clinical information and recommendations to internal treatment teams
• Works with a variety of insurances and payer sources to obtain contracts and