Clinical Intake Liaison

About the role

Do Work That Matters. In a Culture That Means It. Be part of a team that values connection, accountability, and real impact. At Access, our Culture Playbook isn’t a poster on the wall – it’s how we show up for each other and for the people we support. You’ll be part of a team that is clear about expectations, supportive and accountable, focused on outcomes that matter to people, and committed to helping people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible – while making sure our staff can do the same.

Location: Newburgh, NY

Pay

Salary: $75,000 to $82,500 (based on license)

Schedule

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:30 am to 6:00 pm

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with area referral sources, including hospitals, schools, courts/correctional facilities, and others as indicated by necessity.
• Maintain data set to ensure agency adherence to OMH hospital discharge/follow‑up appointment regulations and inform internal strategic decision‑making.
• Exercise clinical judgement in advocacy and inquiry to promote adherence to best practices in hospital discharge/care transition planning, and apply this skillset to initiating internal care planning and care coordination.
• Balance administrative/coordination workload with participation in the direct service aspect of the intake process, including completion of Initial Assessments and Initial Treatment Plans.
• Complete intake clinical functions, conduct case consultation, and parse referral documentation.
• Serve as a primary outward‑facing point of contact, representing Access Behavioral Health programs when interacting with community partners along the care/service continuum.
• Receive organizational support from Behavioral Health leadership and work collaboratively with program and site leadership across various programs.

Qualifications

• Licensed Clinician (LMSW/LCSW/MHC‑LP/LMHC)
• Master’s Degree in a clinical discipline
• Minimum 2 years of post‑licensure experience
• Physical capability to access all rooms in a 2‑story home, work in an open‑space floor plan, move throughout the work day, and occasionally lift >25 pounds (reasonable accommodation available)

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail