Therapy Intake Coordinator

  • Be Seen Therapy
  • Mental Health Worker
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 08/02/2025
  • $20.00 hourly
  • Part-Time
  • Urgent
  • W-2
  • Virtual

Job Description

We are now hiring for an Intake Coordinator part-time position.

  • This is a 100% Remote position
  • Compensation: $20 per hour
  • Part-time hours varying from 5-20 hours per week
  • Flexible schedule
  • Benefits: 40 hours of Sick Time per year, with the ability to carryover to the following year for a total accrual of 10 days/80 hours
  • Start Date: As Soon as Possible 

Application Process: Please send your resume, cover letter, and three professional references to staffsupport@beseentherapy.com.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conducts phone screenings with new or returning clients to gather necessary demographic information, insurance information, and intake forms, and uploads information into EMR/EHR system
  • Verify insurance benefits for new clients
  • Schedules/maintains appointments for patients and therapists
  • Coordinate with biller on insurance/billing issues
  • De-escalate clients during crisis periods
  • Ability to demonstrate respect for cultural and lifestyle diversities of clients and staff
  • Crisis intervention services, including contacting Psychiatric Emergency Teams (PET) and reporting child abuse and/or dependent/adult abuse
  • Knowledge of HIPAA and current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements, professional boundaries, and related issues
  • In depth knowledge of the philosophy and approach to treating mental illness and behavioral health
  • Participation at weekly treatment team meetings and supervision
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing additional requested tasks and projects as needed
  • Cross-train and provide coverage for Back Office Administrative Assistant in following tasks
    • Create and implement audits for biopsychosocial, progress notes, and treatment plans
    • Create audits and maintain copies of current state licenses, malpractice coverage, and any other required credentialing documents for all providers
    • Manage office calendar, including scheduling meetings and recording employee time off requests
    • Communicate office updates to employees, including updated policies
    • Update Training Manual and Reference Guide
    • Update Company Website and Social Media
    • Coordinate Team Bonding Events

Skills & Experience

Education and/or Experience:

  • B.A. in Psychology or related field, or Associate MFT, ACSW, or APCC. License must be valid.
  • Experience and/or training preferred in the behavioral healthcare field for Mental Health and Trauma.
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Applications

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies, and Expectation:

  • Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
  • Self-motivated and self-directed; able to work without supervision
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel); working knowledge of Google Workspace a plus
  • Working knowledge of HIPAA standards and adherence to mental health and business laws and ethics
  • Ability to de-escalate clients if needed
  • Willingness to cross-train and cover other Back Office roles as needed