Overview

LOCATION: FT. WALTON BEACH

About Lakeview Center:

Lakeview Center provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. Across Northwest Florida, our services range from residential treatment to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, treatments for substance misuse and 24/7 support for those with serious mental illnesses. Learn more at eLakeviewCenter.org.

Healthy Start Program Provides education and support during a woman's pregnancy, developmental screenings for children ages 0-3 years old, and makes referrals to help meet the needs of the women and children. The goal of treatment is to have a healthy pregnancy and healthy child development. Services are provided in home, through telehealth, or telephonically.

Overview:

The Intake Specialist position will work collaboratively with the Coordinated Intake & Referral (CI&R) Manager and participating agency representatives in utilizing a Coordinated Intake & Referral (CI&R) system to serve at-risk families in Okaloosa County. The Intake Specialist will perform all aspects of the CI&R system. The CI&R system will utilize the Healthy Start Risk Screen Tool and self-referrals. This position will provide care coordination, education, psycho-social counseling and referral/follow-up to women during pregnancy. This position exercises independent judgment and works with minimum supervision.

Work will be performed in the Women's and Children's Center.

Role Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in one of the following: Social Sciences, Nursing, Health Education, Health Planning, Health Care Administration, or Social Work; OR Associate's degree and licensure as a Registered Nurse with three years of public health/maternal-child health experience or licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse with four years of public health/maternal child health experience.
• Two (2) years of professional experience in social services, health care, customer service or related field.
• Proficiency in computer applications; Detailed orientated, quick learner, self-motivated, and deadline oriented; Experience working with diverse communities, organizations and agencies.
• Nonprofit experience preferred.
• Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.
• Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside, a good driving record and be insurable under the corporate policy.

Compensation:

The salary for this position is $19.75 per hour.

To Apply:

Interested applicants please visit and complete the on-line application. If you require additional assistance, please call Human Resources at 850-469-3729.

LCI is putting our employee health and safety first by following guidance from local health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations on preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Lakeview Center is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED.