Intake Specialist - Behavioral Health Urgent Care
 Merakey | |
 United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia | |
 Jan 28, 2025 | |
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Merakey is looking for an Intake Specialist to work at our Behavioral Health Urgent Care Clinic in Philadelphia.
Earn $23.05 per hour with benefits working M-F 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM. Program Overview: We are a Behavioral Health Urgent Care/Walk-In Center for adults needing non-crisis same-day care in North Philadelphia. Consider it "urgent care" for individuals experiencing emotional or behavioral health concerns. Individuals will participate in resolution-focused services and aftercare planning to prepare for long-term recovery and connection to ongoing care. We serve individuals regardless of income or insurance status. Our services do not replace the need for ongoing mental health care; rather, we aim to reduce avoidable visits to crisis centers and emergency rooms by helping people get the mental health care they need when they need it. Position Overview: Provides cross clinic support that includes assisting with: intake processes, medical screenings, medication administration and medical case management. Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary BHUCC team to ensure strong continuity of care. Will work to create and maintain a supportive and empathetic environment for individuals and help them access the care they need. Benefits Merakey offers competitive compensation plans and more! * DailyPay enrollment option * Work/Life Balance * Flexible Schedules * Cell Phone Discount Plans * Employee Referral Bonuses About Merakey Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply! The successful candidate will have the following: * High school diploma or equivalent * Certified Medical Assistant strongly preferred * Experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in behavioral health, urgent care, or similar environment. * Familiarity with medical screenings, biometric assessments, and vital signs monitoring. * Ability to administer medications, draw blood for labs and manage medication-related tasks, under the direction of a CRNP or prescriber * Detail-oriented and organized to maintain accurate records and documentation. * Ability to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and handle crisis situations calmly and efficiently. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with individuals and colleagues. * Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment. * Bilingual a plus. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled | |