Admissions Coordinator Weekend/Evening

BriteLife Recovery•Englewd Clfs, NJ

3d•Remote

About The Position

BriteLife Recovery is seeking a dedicated substance use disorder and mental health Admissions Coordinator responsible for ensuring the admission of clients into our programs and facilities. This involves maintaining adherence to appropriate admitting criteria through pre-admission evaluations. The role entails processing essential client information, determining eligibility based on BriteLife Recovery's standards, and coordinating with relevant personnel for transportation, arrangements, and pre-intake requirements. Current position is remote, with ability to travel to on-site visits if needed.

Requirements

Job Type: Full-Time
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of two years of experience in the Substance Use field (required).
Excellent customer service skills, interacting professionally with staff and clients.
Ability to assess, plan, and deliver services to individuals in need of substance use treatment.
Capability to establish rapport, gather data, determine readiness for treatment, apply accepted diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders, and screen for related issues.
Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting data for treatment recommendations.
Capacity to formulate agreed-upon, measurable treatment goals.
Adherence to ethical and behavioral standards.
Participation in continuing Professional Development.
Understanding of toxicology testing procedures.
Knowledge of strategies for treating alcohol, cocaine, and other drug use.
Familiarity with medication-assisted therapy.
Skilled in meeting client needs in line with state-mandated ratios.
Ability to provide education to individuals and groups about substance use.
Capability to identify client needs that require external support.
Knowledge of client record management principles.
Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds and navigate stairs.

Nice To Haves

Preferred understanding of substance use and the recovery process.
Preferred experience with Salesforce CRM.
Preferred previous call center/sales experience.

Responsibilities

Handle incoming calls from prospective clients or their families seeking treatment.
Coordinate and facilitate the Admission Evaluation process.
Provide Utilization Review with all required documentation for admission support.
Complete patient charts/EMR with pertinent information.
Perform essential data entry and computer-based tasks.
Input relevant patient data into databases.
Offer administrative support as necessary.
Coordinate Evaluation and Admission in collaboration with facility staff, Admission Nurses, and Medical Staff.
Performs other assigned duties.