Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking Intake Specialist to join our team at our program in Philadelphia, PA.

Earn $16.96/hour.

Position Details

Receives and assigns appointments for all referrals. Performs initial screening, including liability before appointment is given. Follows all regulations as the admission criteria to all programs, including obtaining pre-admission urine for the Methadone Clinic. Maintains communications with all referral sources; and encourages increased referrals, when appropriate. Completes required paperwork as directed by regulations and assigns patients to appropriate clinic. Coordinates with Managed Care entities to establish eligibility and to facilitate authorizations. Monitors ongoing requirements for managed care, including concurrent reviews and authorizations, assisting staff in these matters.

BENEFITS

Merakey offers Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plan, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more!

To fill out an on-line application: www.merakey.org/careers

Requisition number: 67466

ABOUT MERAKEY

Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve. 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.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Associates Degree in the human services field.
• Must demonstrate the ability to complete intake assessments and skill with clerical tasks needed for filing, typing, office organization, and the ability to multi-task.
• A minimum of one-year experience is preferred, but not required.
• ASAM Certified preferred.