Admissions Specialist - Sierra DOC Mental Health (New Haven)
About The Position
Sierra DOC Mental Health is a short-term residential program which provides both supervisory and therapeutic services for men with psychiatric impairments who are re-entering the community following incarceration so they can improve their level of functioning and avoid future criminal activity. The Admissions Specialist is responsible for welcoming and orienting clients to the program, completing initial intake paperwork including required assessments, and supporting the client throughout the intake process. This position also facilitates psycho-educational groups/activities and may carry a case load. This position is non-exempt and works under the supervision of the Program Manager. The preferred candidate will be bilingual (Spanish). Working within Adult Services, the Admissions Specialist works on the Residential Behavioral Health Treatment care team to support clients’ recovery from mental illness, substance use, and homelessness.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 2+ years related experience
- Valid Connecticut Driver’s License
- Regular and predictable attendance is required
- Newly hired employees will be required to attend a two (2) day mandatory New Hire Orientation at our Roscommon office located in Middletown.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual (Spanish)
Responsibilities
- Welcoming and orienting clients to the program
- Completing initial intake paperwork including required assessments
- Supporting the client throughout the intake process
- Facilitating psycho-educational groups/activities
- May carry a case load
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision benefits
- Additional voluntary coverages
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution
- Company paid short and long term disability and life insurance
- Paid time off (vacation, personal and sick)
- 12 paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
