Intake Coordinator I - Signature Services
Posted Oct 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you talked with someone who was upset or in distress. How did you respond?
What they are checking: Calm, empathetic communication with people who may be struggling.
How do you protect patient privacy when you're on the phone in a shared space?
What they are checking: Whether they have practical HIPAA habits, since intake calls often happen within earshot of other people.
What would you do
A caller mentions they have been thinking about hurting themselves. What do you do?
What they are checking: Knowing to treat safety concerns as urgent and follow the escalation protocol right away.
A referral source keeps sending incomplete paperwork. How do you fix the pattern?
What they are checking: Solving the root problem with the referral source instead of chasing each case one by one.
A caller is not a good fit for the program. How do you tell them while still helping?
What they are checking: Delivering a no kindly while pointing the person toward the right care.
About the work
Walk me through how you'd handle a first phone call with someone seeking mental health services.
What they are checking: Whether they can gather intake information warmly while keeping the call organized and on track.
How do you make sure the clinician has every needed record before the appointment?
What they are checking: Follow-through on documentation, which keeps appointments from being wasted.
How would you verify a patient's insurance eligibility, and what do you do if coverage is unclear?
What they are checking: Basic insurance verification skills and knowing when to flag issues early.
How do you track referrals so none of them slip through the cracks?
What they are checking: A real system for follow-up, since lost referrals mean people go without care.
What do you know about community mental health resources in the Chicago area?
What they are checking: Familiarity with referral options when a patient is not a fit for the service.
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