Undergraduate Intern: Intake Coordinator

Title: 

Undergraduate Intern: Intake Coordinator 

Schedule: 

• Part-time, 8-10 hours per week required. 
• Availability required in the afternoons and evenings on weekdays, and/or availability on weekends (Saturdays/Sundays) 
• This role has a one-year commitment, with a start date in August and an end date the following July

Compensation: 

$17 per hour 

Responsibilities: 

• Schedule and conduct screening phone calls with prospective patients 
• Take notes and document patient demographics, medical and mental health history, reasons for seeking treatment, etc. 
• Collaborate with clinicians and office administrators to match patients with appropriate clinicians for treatment
• Maintain Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) law and proper patient discretion at all times

Qualifications:

• Junior or Senior enrolled at a 4-year university
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Health Sciences, or another related field
• Must have US work authorization
• Must have access to a laptop and a private, uninterrupted space

Ideal Candidate:

• Has previous experience working with community members with various needs, whether in food service, retail, a physician's office, university advising office, etc. 
• Has taken relevant courses in abnormal psychology, psychopathology, interpersonal communications, intercultural dynamics, and other people and community-focused courses
• Has a high level of competence, respect, and empathy for diverse populations
• Self-motivated with the ability to complete tasks independently 
• Excellent communication skills

Work Location:

• Remote; must have consistent, uninterrupted access to a private space in accordance with HIPAA law and patient privacy standards
• Must be located in New York State
• Must have a laptop or other desktop computer