What are the responsibilities and job description for the MH-DD Director of Intake - 000B9 position at WellLife Network?
Description
Make an Impact.
At WellLife Network, every role plays a vital part in empowering people to live their best lives. As part of one of New York’s largest nonprofit health and human services organizations, you’ll join a team dedicated to compassion, inclusion, and excellence — helping individuals and families thrive every day.
Position: The Director of Intake - MH-DD will assume the following responsibilities:
Essential Accountabilities
WellLife Network is one of the region’s most impactful nonprofit human services organizations, serving more than 25,000 individuals each year. Our work spans behavioral health, developmental disabilities, addiction recovery, housing, employment, and family support.
Qualifications
Make an Impact.
At WellLife Network, every role plays a vital part in empowering people to live their best lives. As part of one of New York’s largest nonprofit health and human services organizations, you’ll join a team dedicated to compassion, inclusion, and excellence — helping individuals and families thrive every day.
Position: The Director of Intake - MH-DD will assume the following responsibilities:
Essential Accountabilities
- Maintain and Improve census for MH Housing, DD Housing, DayHab and Respite.
- Maintain all pertinent external reporting systems, including CAIRS, CAPS, CHOICES, LOS, TADS, and any other as applicable.
- Supervise MH Intake and DD Intake staff.
- Provide oversight for more complex cases and refer for clinical review with AVP as needed.
- Develop ongoing relationships with OMH, OPWDD and service providers.
- Arrange and make presentations about WellLife Network housing and DayHab services as needed to help generate interest in our facilities.
- Identify current population trends to ensure all services are being requested and set up prior to entry into the agency.
- Attend all management-related meetings and functions as warranted.
- Work collaboratively with external service providers, housing and dayhab staff to ensure each client is placed in the right facility to suit their needs.
- Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and Annual reports as needed.
- Ensure smooth day to day operation of Intake.
- Develop policies and procedures for Intake and revise as warranted.
- Expanding Outreach efforts for both MH and DD.
- Onboarding new housing contracts and ensuring beds are filled by the required deadlines.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Work locations and schedules are subject to change.
- Any additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
- Robust Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and 401k retirement plan (with matching).
- Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, and personal days.
- Wellness Program: Free and low-cost gym and wellness access and support.
- Training & Growth: Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.
- Meaningful Work: Direct impact on the lives of youth and their families.
- Supportive Environment: A collaborative team that values your contributions
WellLife Network is one of the region’s most impactful nonprofit human services organizations, serving more than 25,000 individuals each year. Our work spans behavioral health, developmental disabilities, addiction recovery, housing, employment, and family support.
Qualifications
- 7 years of experience working in Mental Health, DD, or related field, of which 4 are in a supervisory role.
- Experience working in Intake required.
- Experience onboarding new programs required.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Knowledge of CAIRS, CHOICES, and data management systems required.
