Optimus Health Care is a Federally Qualified Health Center with sites operating in Bridgeport, Stamford and Stratford, CT. We are the largest provider of primary health care services in Fairfield County, proudly serving all patients regardless of their ability to pay.

Join our team based model of care delivered in a kind and compassionate manner.

We are presently recruiting for an Intake Coordinator to join our Behavioral Health Team. This position will be based out of our Stratford location but will have responsibility for all Optimus sites. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

About this Position:

The Intake Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to conduct biopsychosocial evaluations for patients seeking behavioral health services through Optimus Health Care. Through this work, the Intake Coordinator will coordinate operations to schedule evaluations and work with the referral team to assist BH patients in coordinating initial evaluations. The Intake Coordinator will also provide clinical services to a modified panel of patients.

Admissions Evaluator responsibility

 Provides screenings and intake services to patients and potential patients.

 Conducts biopsychosocial assessments for patients seeking behavioral health services.

 Documents evaluations, initial treatment plans, collateral contacts and crisis intervention provided appropriately.

 Reviews all paperwork accompanying patients to ensure adherence with behavioral health and regulatory policies.

 Supports clinical team as back up when needed.

Direct Clinical Services responsibility

• Provides clinical behavioral health services and case management as appropriate, information & referral services to individuals and families. This includes psychosocial assessments and psychotherapy, treatment planning, collaboration with and referral to other members of the health care team internal and external.
• Maintains appropriate documentation
• Generates initial treatment plans and updates every three (3) months. Discharge summaries are generated thirty (30) days after the patient is transferred, discharged or terminated treatment.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Social Work

EXPERIENCE: Two to four years related experience in behavioral health, particularly outpatient, preferred. Experience in completing assessments in an outpatient setting required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Bilingual (English/Spanish preferred)

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION: LMSW or LCSW through State of Connecticut Department of Public Health

Position Highlights:

• Multispecialty Integrated Care Practice
• 100% Outpatient Setting
• Excellent Fringe Benefit & Health Benefits
• Competitive salary
• Federal Student Loan Repayment, if eligible

Optimus and its caring, multilingual staff proudly serve our community in a patient-centered environment.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer