Intake Coordinator, Next Steps Day Treatment

LSSI • Elgin, IL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Intake Coordinator is responsible for managing the intake process for clients entering the Next Steps Day Treatment program. This role involves completing various assessments, treatment plans, and documentation within specific timeframes. The position requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in electronic health records, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, and other professionals. The Intake Coordinator plays a crucial role in ensuring clients are properly assessed, placed, and connected with appropriate treatment options and services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficient in EHR (Electronic Health Record) documentation and review required.
• Familiarity with accreditation and licensure standards required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a social service field preferred.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a substance use field preferred.
• CADC required within 18 months of hire.
• LCSW/LCPC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete Level of Care Assessment (LOC) and send to LCSW/LPC/LPHA no later than a day of admission into Assessment Program.
• Obtain final signature on LOC within 72 hours of admission into Assessment Program.
• Close Assessment Program and open client into Residential Program in EHR (Electronic Health Record) after completion of LOC.
• Complete Treatment Planning Assessment (TPA) within 24 hours of admission into Residential Program and send to LSW/LPC/LPHA for review and signature; obtaining final signature on TPA withing 72 hours of admission into Residential Program.
• Complete initial treatment plan within 48 hours of admission into Residential Rehab Program and send it to LSW/LPC/LPHA for review and signature; obtaining final signature on initial treatment plan within 72 hours of admission into Residential Rehab Program.
• Complete treatment plan reviews documenting client progress toward treatment goals established during their initial treatment plan. Must be launched, completed, and signed within seven (7) calendar days from the first signature from the required credential of the last approved treatment plan (review treatment plans are approved with CADC signature.
• Complete assessment of needs or required services and identify and counsel clients on most appropriate treatment options in consideration of needs, available resources and payment options; evaluate appropriateness of available treatment options to ensure proper placement.
• Determine need for additional services based on the assessment and facilitate linkage to care.
• Complete required paperwork related to screenings, assessments, treatment plans, continued service criteria, discharge criteria, and other required documentation accurately and timely.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.

Benefits

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• Paid training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED