Intake Specialist-Mobile Unit, Paris, Tn

Buffalo Valley inc; Paris (TN); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Buffalo Valley Inc. in Paris, TN seeks an Intake Specialist for the Mobile Unit to perform intake procedures, screenings and admissions with strict confidentiality.

You will greet clients, interview and document information, and support admission and discharge processes. Requirements include strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to type 30 wpm with Word, Outlook and Electronic Health Record software; willingness to flexible schedules; background check and drug test; CPR and

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required; higher degree preferred.
• 1–3 months related experience or training, or equivalent.
• Must pass Background Check and Drug Test.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• Valid TN Driver's License with "F" endorsement required.

Responsabilidades

• Intake procedures, initial screenings and documentation per state regulations.
• Greet clients and help them feel at ease in the new surroundings.
• Interview clients while ensuring confidentiality and handling admission/discharge data entry.
• Orient new admissions to environment, rules and primary counselor.
• Perform file clerk duties as needed and support daily operations.
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Assist team with other tasks as needed and maintain professional relationships.
• Engage with the public professionally to answer questions and coordinate with other departments.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Typing 30 wpm

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Higher Learning Degree preferred

Herramientas

Word

Outlook

Electronic Health Record (EHR) software

Descripción del empleo

Intake Specialist-Mobile Unit, Paris, Tn

JOB TITLE: Intake Specialist, FT DEPT:Paris Mobile Unit

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include thefollowing. Other duties may be assigned.

• Primarily responsiblefor intake procedure and initial screenings and assessments, and documentationof such, according to specified state regulations
• Greets incoming clientsand assists in making them feel at ease and comfortable in their newsurroundings
• Interviews client whileproviding for the individual client's confidentiality by making sure there isno one else in the area that would be able to hear and/or see their personalinformation. Also handling data entryand documents as necessary for admission and/or discharge information /assessments
• Orients new admissionsto physical environment, facility/program rules and regulations, and theirassigned primary counselor
• Performs file clerkessential duties as needed, depending upon admission schedule
• Maintains strictadherence to confidentiality standards at all times
• Performs otherassignments that become necessary to perform in carrying out the dailyfunctions of the facility, including clerical duties such as filing,photocopying and collating
• Assists team memberswith other tasks as needed
• Ability to meet thepublic well and to deal effectively with their questions or problems, seekingassistance when needed. Ability to establish and maintain an effectiveworking relationship with co-workers, employees, and officials in otherdepartments
• To perform this jobsuccessfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily

QUALIFICATIONS

• Regardless of license/certificationor experience, must be able to demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong computer skills. Ability to type 30 wpm. Proficient with Word, Outlook, andElectronic Health Record software
• To meet programming needs,must be willing to submit to flexible schedules and duty assignments. Ifin personal recovery, demonstrates commitment to own recovery (one to two yearsof continuous sobriety is desired)
• Pass Background Checkand Drug Test Screening, required
• Keeps a current CPR andFirst Aid certifications, required
• Valid TN D.L. with"F" endorsement, required

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Higher Learning Degreepreferred but not required
• High School Diploma orGED required
• One to three monthsrelated experience/training or equivalent combination of education andexperience

Buffalo Valley is a Drug-FreeWorkplace and Equal Opportunity Employer