Community Liaison - Intake & Referral Coordinator

Do you want a job where you can use your work experience while making a positive difference in people’s lives? As Community Liaison - Intake & Referral Coordinator, for an OMHC in Washington County Area, you will manage the referral pipeline of current and prospective clients, working directly to manage the client intake process. You serves as a liaison with other mental health providers, referral sources, local and state governing bodies, as well as other CHS Inc programs and various community organizations. Represents CHS Inc. at all required meetings.

This position is target driven and will leading the marketing and intake into all programs of the organization.

· Understanding of community, existing programs and service gaps within community.

· Must possess the ability to build relationships with community stakeholders , establish viable relationships, drive accountability within CHS and external communities initiatives

• Manage prospective client and referral agency inquiries and provide information regarding available programs and services
• Manage the front office referral line phone calls and website referral system inquiries
• Facilitate an immediate response by each caller’s requests/inquiries to respective location and/or program.
• Maintain and update the client database with prospective referrals and their statuses
• Facilitate the determination of each client’s financial viability Identify all types of funding possibilities including primary, secondary, and ancillary insurances, as well as any possible “red flags”
• Complete and process intake form, notify evaluator, and send documents for database input
• Distribute records and other documents to appropriate staff for clinical and medical approvals, track and document status of such approvals
• Develop, establish, and maintain relationships with potential referral sources
• Serve as marketing and brand ambassador for CHS, creating relationships with other OMHC agencies, state & federal human services agencies
• Keep program and site directors abreast of all community engagements and creative ways to ensure client & referral pipelines remains engaged.
• Link individuals to community resources and peer support to promote community integration.

· Market PRP, OMHC, SUD, IOP, programs to establish community partnerships and referrals

· Quality Assurance responsibilities- ensuring client and employee case records meet COMAR standards

• Assist in compliance reviews, general risk assessments, and other safety assessments to support Audits, safety and quality management.

_Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2-4 years human services experience required; OMHC, PRP, Substance abuse field experience preferred
• A combination of education and experience that provides equivalent proficiency in the areas of responsibility may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements
• Experience and general knowledge regarding Medicare, Medicaid insurance as it relates to the OMHC field
• Experience in Electronic Medical Records (Celerity preferred) and Advanced Microsoft Office
• Detail-oriented team player with ability to multitask
• Ability to work in high volume fast passed organization
• Demonstrated skills in communication, problem-solving, and data entry
• Well-organized and responsible
• Ability to build relationships and serve as community liaison in the Baltimore City & Washington County Area
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, analytical, oral, and written communication skills. Ability to effectively interact with board members, community leaders, professionals, and staff. Knowledge of professional standards and ethics for various disciplines.

_Why Join Us?

• Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 30+ hours/week
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, holiday pay, annual bonus plan (merit pay)
• Important work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of coworkers

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

Job Type: Full-time