Intake Specialist-Rehab

Assigned to the outreach team and works in collaboration with MAT Coordinator, Peer Support Specialists and other members of the Clinical Team to ensure that high risk patients are triaged and referred to treatment in a manner that reflects our commitment to trauma informed, evidenced based practices.

• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Community Health Promotion staff work closely with local and regional organizations and coalitions to identify and address community health needs. The staff also represents Samaritan Health Services on local, state and national coalitions that supports the mission, vision, and goals of Samaritan Health Services. The staff oversees, coordinates, supports, implements and reports on federal and state grants within SHS and community partners.

• EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) of the following required :

Associate’s Degree in Human Services, Addiction Studies track (must include successful completion of two (2) internships related to Addiction Studies degree program).

• Bachelor’s Degree in Addictions Counseling, Social Work, Counseling or a related field plus one (1) year experience in Alcohol and Drug treatment.
• Five (5) years experience in Alcohol and Drug treatment.
• CADC-R, CADCI or NCACI required within one (1) year of hire. Higher certification (including CADCII, CADCIII, NCACII, MAC and LCPC) preferred.
• Experience in a substance use or addiction treatment setting required.
• Experience with trauma informed, evidence based practices required.
• Documentation of current and continuous abstinence required in accordance with certification requirements of MHACBO in the case of a recovering candidate.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required within 30 days of hire.
• Master’s degree in Addictions Counseling, Social Work, Counseling or a related field preferred.
• Experience and / or training in the following preferred :

Working in various levels of care including IOP and residential.

• Medication Assisted Treatment.
• Recovery support systems.
• Group facilitation.
• Computer applications.
• Bilingual preferred.
• KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Adaptability / Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.

• Stress Tolerance and Self Control - Ability to maintain patience and composure, control emotions, set clear boundaries and moderate high stress, difficult situations.
• Service Orientation - Successfully apply knowledge of various resources / models of recovery to assist and care for others.
• Communication and teamwork – Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Brings others together and tries to reconcile differences.
• Strong ASAM assessment, placement criteria skills. Knowledge of recovery support systems. Familiarity with Medication Assisted Treatment.
• Strong Computer Skills.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely

1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally

11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently

34 - 66% of the time)

Continually

67 – 100% of the

time)

CLIMB – LADDER

LIFT (Floor to Waist : 0"-36") 0-20 Lbs

LIFT (Floor to Waist : 0"-36") 20-40 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest : 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest : 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye : up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Overhead : 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

SQUAT Static (hold >

30 sec)

SQUAT Repetitive

ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

REACH – Upward

KNEEL (on knees)

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

CLIMB – STAIRS

WALK – INCLINE

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

PINCH Fingers

PULL (0-20 pounds force)

PULL (40 - 60 pounds force)

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands / wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

STAND

BEND FORWARD at waist

REACH – Forward

GRASP Hand / Fist

PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

PUSH (20-40 pounds force)

PUSH (40-60 pounds force)

PUSH (60 or more pounds force)

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