Centralized Intake Coordinator Mental Health Central Intake

The Centralized Intake Coordinator reviews and triages all referrals to the Mental Health team at Osler providing timely and appropriate access to care. The position will coordinate referrals to the mental health therapists at all sites and conduct standardized assessments. This role collaborates with referral sources members of the Mental Health interdisciplinary team to ensure timely consultation by the appropriate service within the program.

Accountabilities:

• Review and triages all referrals to the appropriate mental health therapists for treatment based on the level of care required
• Determine status of referral discharge refer to psychiatry regular or urgent refer to psychiatry and group refer to group only and provide patient with community resources/supports
• Book the patient into the group through MSM (including virtual groups) at Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness Brampton Civic Hospital Etobicoke General Hospital and Queen Square Family Health Team
• Respond to family physicians calling the SCOPE line; navigate direct call to appropriate service
• Liaise/consult with referral source as needed to help patients and families navigate through the mental health and addiction services
• Ensure patient needs are met manage wait list and maintain communication with referral source
• Redirect the patient to community supports/community psychiatry via a faxed letter to the referral source (in situations where there is a request for new psychiatrist or ADHD/ADD assessment and treatment)
• Liaise/consult with colleagues in the various mental health programs as needed; answer enquiries
• Participate in program planning and development; participate in quality improvement and program evaluation initiatives
• Provide guidance and directions to patients and families on how to access in-house programs and available community supports
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

Qualifications :

• Experience within the last five years with minimum two to three years of experience working in a mental health program required
• Must possess broad clinical skills and knowledge to review a patients mental health diagnosis and symptomology to determine specific consultation requirements and potential for urgent referral or intervention
• Registered Social Worker (BSW) or undergraduate degree in a recognized health care profession required
• Member in good standing of a professional college required
• Previous intake experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues
• Experience using a computerized triage system required
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite
• Experience in working within an interdisciplinary setting
• Ability to function both independently and as a team player
• Must demonstrate Oslers Values of Respect Excellence Service Compassion Innovation and Collaboration
• Excellent attendance punctuality and work record
• Demonstrated computer skills
• May be required to travel and/or work between all Osler sites

Additional Information :

DURATION: Approximately six (6) months or until the previous incumbent returns.

Hours: Currently Days eight (8) hour shifts including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

Salary:
 Minimum:     $39.16 per hour
 Maximum:    $50.79 per hour
 

Application deadline: October 17 2025

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract