Consejo Counseling & Referral Service
Temporary Screener- Spanish Bilingual
Consejo Counseling & Referral Service, Renton, Washington, United States, 98056
Temporary Screener – Spanish Bilingual
Location: Renton, WA
Consejo Counseling & Referral Service is seeking to hire a full‑time Temporary Screener – Spanish Bilingual for our Renton location.
Summary Reporting to the Deputy Director of Integrated Clinical Services, the screener is responsible for screening client referrals by evaluating mental health issues, domestic violence issues, and substance abuse issues, and for assisting clients and the public to access community and agency resources.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct telephone screening for client referrals for the mental health program.
As needed, conduct face‑to‑face client screenings for the Children’s and Family Services and the Adult and Adult with Disabilities Mental Health Departments.
Consult with therapist, mental health program managers/supervisors as needed to determine response time.
Handle crises as they arise during screening or via incoming telephone calls received from the public during business hours.
Maintain cooperative working relationship with agency staff, community, and social and health services agencies.
Requests files from medical records for returning clients.
Participate in required agency training and staff meetings.
Maintain close contact with program managers and supervisors.
Ensure proper intervention and follow‑up with staff cooperation.
Ensure proper intervention and follow‑up of screenings.
Refer clients to appropriate services within the agency and/or community agencies.
Coordinate crisis responses with the appropriate department or agency.
Schedule screening appointments and obtain all necessary documentation during the screening process.
Track the screenings and intake appointments.
Contact the client one day before the intake interview to ensure the appointment is kept or rescheduled as needed.
Assign client numbers.
Reschedule missed appointments as directed by the therapists, program manager, or supervisor.
Conduct crisis interviews and provide crisis clients with resources.
Communicate with schools or referring agencies regarding client services and their follow‑up as designated by policy.
Maintain screening/referral database to ensure all information is current and accessible as needed.
Document all calls into the screening/referral database.
Maintain the intake therapist schedule to ensure appointments are made when screening is conducted.
Review the "Wait List" regularly and contact clients monthly to ensure services are still needed and/or desired. Update the "Wait List" accordingly.
Check for funding availability via PROVIDER 1, insurance, and other designated resource data files when the screening is conducted.
Complete all required financial information and screening forms.
Obtain the client number from accounting, complete the necessary documentation for entry into the specific County system, and forward the original to the Data Management Officer with a copy filed in the screening office as designated by the Clinical Director.
Serve on committees, task forces, and special assignments as directed.
Provide education and information to agency staff and in the community as needed.
Assist upper management upon request.
Fulfill other duties as may be assigned to meet agency operations.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree or 2+ years experience with a AA.
Proficient in speaking, reading and writing both English and Spanish.
Active Washington State Counselors Registration.
Professional work experience providing intake.
Experience working with a mental health population.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Valid driver’s license and car insurance.
Lifting requirements up to 25 lbs.
Work Schedule This full‑time position operates on a typical schedule of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Salary $25.00 – $30.00 hourly pay; pay will depend on experience, qualifications, and credentials.
Consejo Counseling and Referral Service is an E‑Verify and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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Consejo Counseling & Referral Service is seeking to hire a full‑time Temporary Screener – Spanish Bilingual for our Renton location.
Summary Reporting to the Deputy Director of Integrated Clinical Services, the screener is responsible for screening client referrals by evaluating mental health issues, domestic violence issues, and substance abuse issues, and for assisting clients and the public to access community and agency resources.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct telephone screening for client referrals for the mental health program.
As needed, conduct face‑to‑face client screenings for the Children’s and Family Services and the Adult and Adult with Disabilities Mental Health Departments.
Consult with therapist, mental health program managers/supervisors as needed to determine response time.
Handle crises as they arise during screening or via incoming telephone calls received from the public during business hours.
Maintain cooperative working relationship with agency staff, community, and social and health services agencies.
Requests files from medical records for returning clients.
Participate in required agency training and staff meetings.
Maintain close contact with program managers and supervisors.
Ensure proper intervention and follow‑up with staff cooperation.
Ensure proper intervention and follow‑up of screenings.
Refer clients to appropriate services within the agency and/or community agencies.
Coordinate crisis responses with the appropriate department or agency.
Schedule screening appointments and obtain all necessary documentation during the screening process.
Track the screenings and intake appointments.
Contact the client one day before the intake interview to ensure the appointment is kept or rescheduled as needed.
Assign client numbers.
Reschedule missed appointments as directed by the therapists, program manager, or supervisor.
Conduct crisis interviews and provide crisis clients with resources.
Communicate with schools or referring agencies regarding client services and their follow‑up as designated by policy.
Maintain screening/referral database to ensure all information is current and accessible as needed.
Document all calls into the screening/referral database.
Maintain the intake therapist schedule to ensure appointments are made when screening is conducted.
Review the "Wait List" regularly and contact clients monthly to ensure services are still needed and/or desired. Update the "Wait List" accordingly.
Check for funding availability via PROVIDER 1, insurance, and other designated resource data files when the screening is conducted.
Complete all required financial information and screening forms.
Obtain the client number from accounting, complete the necessary documentation for entry into the specific County system, and forward the original to the Data Management Officer with a copy filed in the screening office as designated by the Clinical Director.
Serve on committees, task forces, and special assignments as directed.
Provide education and information to agency staff and in the community as needed.
Assist upper management upon request.
Fulfill other duties as may be assigned to meet agency operations.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree or 2+ years experience with a AA.
Proficient in speaking, reading and writing both English and Spanish.
Active Washington State Counselors Registration.
Professional work experience providing intake.
Experience working with a mental health population.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Valid driver’s license and car insurance.
Lifting requirements up to 25 lbs.
Work Schedule This full‑time position operates on a typical schedule of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Salary $25.00 – $30.00 hourly pay; pay will depend on experience, qualifications, and credentials.
Consejo Counseling and Referral Service is an E‑Verify and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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