Admissions Intake Counselor - Addiction Services

Acacia Network; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Acacia Network is seeking an Admissions Intake to provide alcoholism and substance abuse counseling services in approved work settings, conducting intakes, and meeting clients individually in the Medication Assisted Treatment Program. You will coordinate with front office staff, the medical team, and clinicians to ensure smooth admissions and service delivery.

The role requires an Associates Degree in Human Services (Bachelor’s preferred), 3+ years in an OASAS licensed program, and CASAC

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Human Services. Bachelors preferred.
• 3+ years’ work experience in OASAS licensed program.
• Valid unrestricted OASAS certification as a CASAC.
• Knowledge of the current LOCADTR 3.0.
• Knowledge of Lighthouse to check for dual enrollment.
• Must have specific training in chemical use, abuse and dependence specific to the services provided.
• Working knowledge of Electronic Health Record; i.e. Nextgen and Avatar.
• Obtain within six months of hire: MAT training.
• Obtain within thirty days of hire: Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment; CASAC Canon of Ethics; Confidentiality related to 42CFR; Mandated reporter.
• Excellent organizational, communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work on a strong team of professionals in a culturally diverse environment.
• Ability to multitask and to work and function under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct substance abuse and mental health assessments, utilizing standardized assessment tools and best practice techniques i.e. MI, EBP etc.
• Complete phone screenings and determine client’s suitability to complete a clinical assessment.
• Coordinate intakes and medical appointments as necessary.
• Explain treatment service agreement include; program rules and regulations (orientation), policies and practices and obtains clients signatures.
• Provide education and information to the client about alcohol and drug abuse.
• Maintain and update referral services and resources that may be useful to our client population.
• Serve as a backup in conducting monthly orientation groups that include all new admissions.
• Monitor and reconciles Census between Lighthouse/Central Registry and OASAS CDS.
• Pursue ongoing professional development relevant to the job position.
• Participate in clinical supervision regularly and interdisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Associates Degree in Human Services

Bachelors degree preferred

Tools

Nextgen

Avatar

Job description

Acacia Network is seeking an Admissions Intake to provide alcoholism and substance abuse counseling services in approved work settings, conducting intakes, and meeting clients individually in the Medication Assisted Treatment Program. You will coordinate with front office staff, the medical team, and clinicians to ensure smooth admissions and service delivery.

The role requires an Associates Degree in Human Services (Bachelor’s preferred), 3+ years in an OASAS licensed program, and CASAC