About this role
This position is responsible for assisting in Epworths Psychological Services outreach and intake efforts while also supporting the areas of client information/data, technology, and billing support. This position will serve as the primary contact between the community and the agency for potential referral for services, identify referral questions to be addressed, schedule appointments, provide orderly management for intakes, and be responsible for administrative office work. In addition, this employee assists in developing and implementing an overall outreach plan for the purpose of developing new referral sources and maintaining current referral sources for the Psychological Services Program.
This position demonstrates commitment to the mission, vision and values of the agency by engaging in respectful, cooperative relationships with customers (i.e. clients, employees and external stakeholders); being accountable for providing services and ensuring safety to customers while empowering customers in achieving the agencys mission.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following: (Other duties as assigned.)
Greet all clients/families in the Psychological Services office/ building to direct them to the appropriate staff. Assist clients/ families in completing all necessary paperwork or documentation related to their psychological evaluation or testing
Manage, support and refer clients/ families calling Psychological Services and Family Support Network requests for information about program services and eligibility
Assess and determines potential clients appropriateness for Psychological Services and/or Family Support Network. Determine referral questions/issues to be addressed in the assessment, current risk level and appropriate support services
Provide case management to client/familys as appropriate and needed. Refer potential referring client to community resources as appropriate
Manage the programs appointment list, including entering new client information in the database, updating the database as needed, and communicating with client/families on appointment times to assess their continued need
Assist in developing and implementing outreach for the program in the community to educate the community regarding the program and to develop new collaborative relationships with community agencies and new referral sources
Participate in marketing and outreach activities, including resource fairs and meetings with ongoing and potential new referral sources
Maintain and develop strong working relationships with appropriate community agencies
Responsible for managing billing in conjunction with Director. Maintains credit card receipts and reconciles monthly bank statements with accounting as necessary
Responsible for coordinating client records. Filing documents, sending out reports as appropriate, distributing reports to appropriate parties, and closing client records. Maintains long term storage of charts and handles shredding responsibilities at appropriate times
Assist in preparing for audit/site visits from funders and accrediting body
Participate in staff training and orientation for new staff as assigned by supervisor
Participate in interviews with new potential staff
Support employees with basic computer, copier, cell phone and phone training and troubleshooting
Manage all program administrative support needs related to office supplies, building supplies, and equipment
Serve on the safety committee and complete building safety inspection and drills for the Psychological Services offices/buildings
Adhere to policies and procedures inclusive of, but not limited to, attendance, program/department specific procedures, workplace safety, training requirements, code of conduct, social media, and confidentiality
Develop cooperative relationships with all staff and clients; implementing strong customer service skills and rendering effective services in a timely manner to support the agencys mission
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience: Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, with experience in marketing, business, or communications. License or license-eligible in Missouri. Minimum of two years’ experience working with at-risk populations providing clinical services to children and families. Knowledge of community organizations and resources. Culturally competent and able to work with diverse populations from a variety of backgrounds.