Central Intake Licensed Clinician

The Educational Alliance Inc.•New York, NY

17h

About The Position

Educational Alliance, a 130 year old New York institution, is a vibrant, dynamic organization serving New Yorkers from all walks of life. We serve everyone regardless of the language they speak, where they come from, or their socioeconomic status. We believe that everyone should have a chance to live a better life and that arts and culture, education, health and wellness, and social services can help lay that foundation. Center for Recovery and Wellness is part of Educational Alliance (EA), which brings together diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multigenerational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities. One of New York City’s original settlement houses, EA was founded in 1889 to offer educational, social, and cultural services to Jewish immigrants arriving to the Lower East Side. Today, EA partners with diverse communities throughout Lower Manhattan. Across our network of community centers, we empower people of all backgrounds to flourish, recognizing the intrinsic value within each individual and the importance of building community. The Central Intake Licensed Clinician will provide direct intake and admissions services for individuals seeking treatment who have substance use disorders for the residential and outpatient treatment programs of the Center for Recovery and Wellness. Provide practical guidance and support to the Intake Team and interns. Assist the Director and Clinical Directors in day-to-day admissions operations.

Requirements

LCSW, LMHC, or LMSW or CASAC-2
One year of clinical intake and admissions experience minimum
Outstanding written and oral communications skills
Computer skills (Internet, Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, EMRs, HRA STARS)
Knowledge of OASAS and Medicaid regulations
Knowledge of ICD-10/DSM diagnostic criteria, primarily related to substance use disorders
Highly organized with strong attention to details and an eye for developing efficient, internal systems and workflow
Ability to multitask and handle challenging situations in a professional and courteous manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
Must be compassionate, organized, self-motivated, a team player

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience with substance use disorders strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Complete intake and admissions assessments for residential outpatient programs using a trauma informed lens onsite, offsite, or via telehealth) as needed
Phone screen and assess potential clients
Provide outpatient program coverage as required to meet staffing needs and fiduciary targets:
Outpatient counseling duties to include but not limited to:
Facilitation of individual and group level interventions during FT clinician vacation or leave
Maintenance of primary counseling caseload commensurate with outpatient program needs and intake scheduling demands
OASAS compliance reporting as requested
Preparation of court reports and federal probation/ pretrial documentation as requested
Collect urine, saliva and breathalyzer specimens for toxicology analysis.
Complete quality admissions assessments in accordance with regulatory bodies (OASAS, CARF, and Medicaid)
Support the training of new admissions staff
Track enrollments using a shared excel system
Maintain waiting list as required by regulation
Maintain accurate and organized records in the EMR
Participate in quality assurance reviews
Submit timely documentation for billing purposes
Coordinate initial referrals and scheduling of medical, mental health with onsite service providers.
Ensure that clients’ medical examinations and psychiatric referrals and evaluations are scheduled.
Contact referral source upon admission of new clients in a timely manner and provide reports and oral clinical updates.
Provide translators when necessary
Register clients in drug testing data base
Ensure potential admissions are screened and referred to the appropriate level of care.
Coordinate financial screens and communicate with billing department during admission procedures.
Ensure phones are answered professionally, and responses regarding inquiries are timely.
Outreach to referral sources to expand network.
Provide supervision and/or training to interns as appropriate
Attend multidisciplinary clinical and administrative team meetings, individual supervision, and professional development in-service trainings
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned