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Kennebec Behavioral Health
Access Center Specialist
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
An Eligibility Specialist provides assistance and information for people who apply for a government benefits program or health care program. Answers questions, assists with an application process, and reviews applications and relevant background information to determine eligibility. May assist eligible applicants with enrolling in a program.
$57,420 / year median in Maine
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Kennebec Behavioral Health, established in 1960 to provide comprehensive behavioral health services, named one of Best Places to Work in Maine for the last 5• years , and recently recognized as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic ( CCBHC•), currently has an opening for a full-time Access Center Specialists in our Waterville Clinic. The Access Center Specialist is responsible for working with consumers to assure timely and appropriate access to agency services as well as providing information and referral about community resources including crisis services. Consumer needs are assessed through a clinical phone screening or on a walk-in basis. The specialist also assists consumers in seeking financial assistance and/or in enrolling in state or federal programs that will enable them to access services.