Access Worker

CPC Behavioral Healthcare; New Jersey; On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Credits Union

Discount offers

Job summary

CPC Behavioral Healthcare in Eatontown, NJ seeks an Access Worker to handle intake, screening, and preadmission duties. You will support crisis response and care management while coordinating intakes across outpatient locations.

The role requires completing preadmission interviews, documenting processes, and referring clients to community resources as needed. A flexible schedule and ability to assess level of care are essential.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: BA in Mental Health or related field; 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete preadmission interviews and assist in completing them.
• Coordinate client transfers between agency services/programs.
• Ensure timely completion of all access-related documentation.
• Report client-related potential problems to supervisor.
• Knowledge of community resources, especially emergency services.
• Refer clients to resources as needed or when services are unavailable.
• Maintain flexible schedule based on program and client needs.
• Seek supervision as needed in a professional manner.
• Identify high risk clients and determine level of care needs per ASAM/DSM-V.
• Complete required trainings on MI, CBT, and EBPs.
• Conduct universal screening for substance use disorders with proper follow-up.

Skills

MI experience

CBT experience

Screening tools (SBIRT/AUDIT/DAST)

Education

BA in Mental Health or related field

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Access Worker will answer incoming referral/request for treatment telephone calls to the agency, perform initial screening to determine level of care/ treatment need and document preadmission and associated paperwork to facilitate admission. The Access Worker will assist in addressing crisis situations and provide care management as needed.The Access Worker will assist in planning and coordinating intakes and transfers at various CPC outpatient locations.

Position Title: Access Worker

Location: Eatontown, NJ

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS

• High school Diploma or GED

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BA Degree in Mental Health or related field


• 1 year of experience


• Experience delivering Motivational Interviewing (MI) with individuals across diverse populations and readiness levels


• Experience providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions in individual and/or group settings


• Experience conducting universal screening for substance use disorders, including use of validated screening tools (e.g., SBIRT, AUDIT, DAST, or similar)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

1. Complete preadmission interviews and/or assist other staff in completing pre-admission interviews in a timely and comprehensive manner as required by agency and regulatory agency policies.


2. Communicate and coordinate client transfers between agency services/programs.


3. Timely and accurate completion of all access-related documentation and paperwork as per agency policies and procedures.


4. Report to supervisor all client-related potential problems.


5. Knowledgeable of community resources especially emergency services.


6. Refer clients to resources whenever necessary or when needed services are not offered by the agency.


7. Flexible schedule availability based on program and client needs.


8. Seek supervision as needed in a professional and competent fashion.


9. Ability to identify high risk clients.


10. Ability to determine each client's level of care needs based on ASAM and DSMV.


11. Timely and thorough completion of all training required by the agency, applicable state regulations and accrediting bodies.


12. Provide services using Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) consistent with fidelity standards


13. Conduct universal screening for substance use disorders, ensuring accurate documentation and appropriate follow up


14. Participate in required trainings and supervision related to MI, CBT, and other evidence based practices (EBPs)


15. Demonstrate and maintain proficiency in EBPs through observation, skill demonstration, fidelity assessments or certification processes as required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The position requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stretching. Good eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment is required. Employees must have a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate information pertaining to this position. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 30 pounds.

About Our Benefits

CPC Integrated Health offers a comprehensive variety of benefits to promote health and financial security for you and your family:

• Competitive Salary (Annual salary starting from $52,000 based on experience)


• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care)


• Employee Assistance Program


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Company Paid Life Insurance


• Company Paid Coverage for Accidental and Critical Illness


• Credit Union


• Discount offers for cell phone service, entertainment, travel, shopping, childcare and much more!