Bilingual Intake Specialist – SUD & Mental Health Access

Encompass Community Services; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Acupuncture and chiropractic

403(b) retirement plan

11 vacation days

15 additional paid holidays

12 sick days

Job summary

Encompass Community Services seeks a full‑time clinician to perform clinical assessments determining care levels for individuals seeking SUD treatment and co‑occurring conditions. You will manage access into SUD services, use Avatar/ARMS, and work with managers and counselors to implement evidence‑based approaches.

Responsibilities include screening and intake, coordinating referrals, and supporting participants’ entry into treatment, with bilingual English/Spanish communication essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with co-occurring conditions (SUD and Mental Health).
• Experience performing assessments, writing clinical summaries and treatment plans.
• In-depth understanding of ASAM assessment and Level of Care.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Support Encompass SUD facilities in Santa Cruz and Watsonville.
• Provide screening, assessment, and intake using ASAM ALOC.
• Oversee referral flow and all access processes into SUD services.
• Respond to and document program and participant issues clearly.
• Provide health and Medi-Cal outreach and access assistance.
• Screen and assess individuals currently incarcerated.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

ASAM assessment

Assessment & treatment planning

Trauma-informed care

Motivational Interviewing

Avatar / ARMS proficiency

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Tools

Avatar

ARMS

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Encompass Community Services seeks a full‑time clinician to perform clinical assessments determining care levels for individuals seeking SUD treatment and co‑occurring conditions. You will manage access into SUD services, use Avatar/ARMS, and work with managers and counselors to implement evidence‑based approaches.

Responsibilities include screening and intake, coordinating referrals, and supporting participants’ entry into treatment, with bilingual English/Spanish communication essential.