Intake Clinician

Job Summary and Purpose

At Tennyson Center for Children, our core values guide everything we do. We are Joyful, finding optimism and strength even in challenges; Curious, always learning and innovating to provide the best care; Dependable, building trust through reliability; Authentic, celebrating uniqueness and creating safe, inclusive spaces; and Compassionate, deeply caring for our teammates, our clients, and the community we serve. If these values resonate with you, we'd love to have you join our team and help us make a lasting impact on the lives of children across Colorado

The Intake Clinician is responsible for the screening and intake process for clients in all TCC programs. This role provides short-term case management and clinical assessment services to families for residential, day treatment, community-based, and outpatient levels of care. They are responsible for providing clinical recommendations for ongoing services and for maintaining positive public relations with external partners. This position reports directly to the Director of Admissions.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinates placement for clients in all TCC programs
• Supports the screening process for incoming referrals to determine appropriateness for services, level of care, and fit within target population
• Collects all pertinent information available on the referral, including psychological and psychiatric evaluations, Individual Education Plans, and past treatment reports
• Provides clinical assessments of referred clients (children, adults, and families) to determine appropriateness of placement and to identify services required, including assessment within the client's natural living/school environment when possible
• Communicates with all relevant parties pre- and post- intake to ensure a smooth transition from one level of care to another
• Completes written assessment, documentation, and other tasks relevant to admissions process for client's clinical file
• Responsible for entering clinical and demographic information into client charts to ensure compliance with all licensing and regulatory entities 

Other Job Functions

• Provides client with an appropriate mental health diagnosis when needed
• Collaborates with other TCC departments to maintain familiarity with and appropriate placement within various programs
• Presents clinical information and recommendations to internal treatment teams 
• Works with a variety of insurances and payer sources to obtain contracts and payment information
• Connects referrals/clients to community resources as needed

Physical Requirements

• Minimal physical requirements. Ability to lift office equipment up to 5 pounds as needed. Ability to drive to and from appointments as needed

Working Conditions

• Position may be remote up to 40% of the time
• Work will be split between a general office environment and some work within the community; some work will be completed remotely via telehealth
• Some local travel required for community-based intakes; up to 20% of the time

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a master's degree in social work or related field
• 2+ years' experience working with children/families who have experienced trauma
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred
• Valid CO driver's license 
• All positions require criminal CBI background check, FBI fingerprint check, State of CO child abuse check, DMV driving record check, pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical, academic credential verification, and reference check.

Benefits 

For employees working 30 or more hours:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Options (United Healthcare for Medical and Guardian for Dental & Vision)
• Health Savings Account & FSA Options 
• Generous PTO + 13 paid holidays
• Paid Mental Health days to regroup and recharge
• Retirement Plan with the Pension Fund: Tennyson will match up to 4% of annual salary.
• Voluntary Benefits through Guardian: Accident, Critical Illness, Disability, Hospital Indemnity 
• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D with options to purchase additional coverage 
• Company paid Short Term Disability with options to purchase additional coverage 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Professional Development Assistance
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to

EEOC 

Must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States in compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Tennyson Center for Children currently does not sponsor work visas.

Tennyson Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer; we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We seek applicants of diverse backgrounds and prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, military status, conditions relating to pregnancy or childbearing, and/or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you have any questions, please email our team at We appreciate your interest in Tennyson Center for Children.