Admissions Therapist (53028)

WestCare Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

WestCare Foundation in Pembroke Pines, FL is seeking a full-time admissions clinician to organize admissions, conduct screenings, and create initial wellness plans for clients upon intake.

The role requires a graduate degree in a related field, familiarity with DSM criteria, trauma-informed approaches, and coordination with referral sources. Bilingual skills are preferred to support diverse populations and county services.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a masters program in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related field is required.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Florida preferred.
• Bilingual abilities preferred to serve diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and facilitate admissions and intake assessments.
• Develop initial wellness and recovery plans in collaboration with clients.
• Coordinate with referral sources and support staff to ensure appropriate care levels.
• Maintain confidential client records and comply with licensing standards.

Skills

Admissions scheduling

Case management

Trauma-informed care

Motivational Interviewing

Interagency coordination

Bilingual

Crisis counseling

DSM criteria usage

Education

Master's degree in Addiction Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field

Tools

PCL-5

ASAM

GPRA

Locus of control

SMQ10

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Pembroke Pines - 1633 Poinciana Drive - Pembroke Pines, FL, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $50000.00 - $50000.00Salary/year, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Position Summary:

Schedules and facilitates admission/intake assessments and determines appropriate level of care. Conducts and prepares screenings, intakes, Biopsychosocial assessments, as well as develops the Initial/Preliminary Wellness & Recovery Plans for consumers upon admission.

Essential Job Functions:

• Schedule and facilitate admissions
• Ensure the enrollment of each consumer into the most appropriate, least restrictive program and level of care Perform admissions duties as assigned: phone screening, information and referrals, crisis counseling, data tracking, brief phone assessments, coordinating with referral sources, support of outreach staff, coordination with internal staff – including consultation with medical personnel, work with outpatient staff and residential staff, complete assigned paperwork, work on special projects and grants, either in the office or at other locations, and according to best practices and agency standards.
• Conduct admission assessments using the standardized instrument designated by the Managing Entity (ME)
• Prepare Initial/Preliminary Wellness & Recovery Plans in collaboration with the consumer
• Make referrals for consumers to other agencies for services not available within theagency
• Prepare consumer admission records in accord with licensing, Medicaid, and Joint Commission standards and agency policy and procedure
• Provides the clients with an overview of the court programs and its expectations.
• Obtains collateral information pertinent to the treatment needs of the client.
• Participates as an active team member.
• Respond to subpoenas as needed regarding assessments completed.
• Assists with accessing appropriate community resources for clients or their respective family members.
• Maintains relationships with referral sources as needed.
• Attends shelter hearings as needed in order to facilitate referrals to Dependency Drug Court.
• Attends client hearings in order to present assessment recommendations to the court.
• Communicates with new referral sources and maintains a professional and positive relationship with Judges, defense attorneys, Department of Children and Families attorneys, court liaisons, etc.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Essential Qualifications:

Certifications/Licensures:

• Certification as a CAP or MCAP, in good standing by an agency approved and recognized by the Florida Certification Board is preferred at time of hire; Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently Certified;
• Licensure as a LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT in good standing by an agency approved and recognized by the state of Florida is preferred at time of hire; Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently licensed.

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited masters program with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related field is required

Experience and Competencies:

• Two years of previously supervised work experience in providing individual/family therapy is preferred
• Bilingual is preferred.
• Must have reliable means of transportation
• Must have familiarity of Miami-Dade and Broward county
• Maintains confidential files and records.
• The ability to determine eligibility of a consumer’s admission
• The ability to use DSM IV/5 diagnostic criteria to provide substance use, mental health, and behavioral diagnoses
• The ability to identify and evaluate an individual’s strengths, barriers, problems, and needs for the development of a Preliminary/Initial Wellness and Recovery Plan
• The ability to evaluate the impact of substance use, mental health problems, and chronic medical conditions on the consumer’s functioning in major life areas
• Knowledge of the inter-relationship among substance abuse disorders, mental health disorders, and chronic medical condition.
• Knowledge in the understanding of Motivational Interviewing; Motivational Enhancement Therapy; Comprehensive, Continuous Integrated System of Care (CCISC); and Trauma-Informed Care
• Demonstrate proficiency is the administration and interpretation of the standardized screening/assessment designated by the Managing Entity including but not limited to:
  • SMQ10
  • PCL-5
  • ASAM
  • Confidence Questionnaire
  • Child/Adult Behavioral Checklist
  • Overdose screening
  • Sissar/Cfars/Mental health outcome
  • GPRA
  • Locus
• Demonstrate proficiency in writing a Diagnostic Impression that clearly reflects the individual needs of a consumer based on information from the admission/intake assessment
• Ability to determine the appropriate level of care for a consumer based on the admission/intake assessment
• The ability to coordinate and integrate multiple services, as well as interface and communicate with internal and external providers
• Ability to use trauma informed care principles including ensuring consumer safety, preventing/avoiding re-traumatization, maximizing trustworthiness, enhancing consumer choice, maximizing collaboration, and emphasizing empowerment
• Ability to identify and describe key signs, symptoms, impact and manifestations of trauma
• Aware of the differences between trauma informed and trauma-specific services
• Understands the bidirectional relationships among substance use and mental disorders and trauma
• Understands the differences among various kinds of abuse and trauma, including: physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; domestic violence; experiences of war for both combat veterans and survivors of war; natural disasters; and community violence
• The ability to identify crises when they surface; mitigate or resolve the immediate problem; and de-escalate the situation, including the ability to develop Safety Plans, as needed
• The ability to provide information to individuals and families concerning alcohol or other drug abuse, mental health problems, and the available services and resources
• The ability to identify the needs of a consumer that cannot be met by the counselor or agency and to assist the consumer/family to utilize