What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intake Workers (Admissions) position at Catholic Charities Diocese of Paterson?
Are you passionate about making a difference in others' lives? Then come join the Straight and Narrow team!
Headquartered in Paterson, NJ, Straight and Narrow is the largest program of its kind. We provide innovative and compassionate services to individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring disorders. We are looking for dedicated, caring and compassionate people to work in our Residential / Outpatient Treatment Facilities and Community Programs.
Intake Worker - Admissions
Schedule per week : Monday - Friday 9 : 00am - 5 : 00pm
Location : Paterson, NJ
Job Specific Responsibilities and Duties
- Conduct admission to HWH, long-term, Detox, Intensive outpatient / outpatient treatment and short-term residential treatment
- Review and complete all required admission documents
- Provide new clients with basic information regarding our services / programs
- Complete required modules in Electronic Health Record (EHR) and NJSAMS such as DMHAS Income Eligibility, Addiction Severity Index, DSM V, and LOCI. Obtain clinical authorization for admission when required.
- Forward designated documents to internal departments (e.g. medical department and welfare case manager)
- Communicate with program staff regarding completed admissions
- Submit all completed admissions documentation to the Director of Admissions for review in a timely manner. Ensure that files are inclusive to include all documentation as required by DMHAS and / or other credentialing entities.
- Assist with managing referrals and service inquiries, as assigned, which may include the following :
Respond to and manage all messages from external and internal sources
Assist with collecting and documenting all property received by clients including, ID'S, money, Cell phones etc. Assist with managing property and ID'S when counselors are signing them in and out of admissions department.
Qualifications :
Bachelor's Degree with 2 years' experience in Human Services with CADC or High School Diploma or GED with 5 years' experience in Human Services with CADC. If counselor intern does not have CADC he / she must be actively pursuing CADC and present supervisor with documentation demonstrating progress towards obtaining certification on a quarterly basis. Good interpersonal, verbal and written skills. Excellent working knowledge of computers.
Benefits
For full time positions, we offer medical, vision, dental, life and supplemental life insurance. Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance, 403B with employer match, Paid Time off (PTO), in house training seminars, two training days for certified professionals. SN also offers supervision for those individuals trying to become licensed in NJ as a LCADC / CADC, LSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC and LMFT. We participate in employee discount programs such as the Working Advantage program.
