What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intake Coordinator - CASAC/CASAC-T position at Tandym Group?
A health services network in New York City is currently seeking a new, licensed Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) to join their growing team in Dunkirk NY as their new Intake Coordinator.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct substance use and mental health assessments, utilizing standardized assessment tools and best practice techniques i.e. MI, EBP etc.
- Complete phone screenings and determine client's suitability to complete a clinical assessment.
- Coordinate intakes and medical appointments as necessary.
- Knowledge of all applicable screening tools; i.e. PHQ 2&9, DAST, MAST, Columbia, Modified Mini Screen, etc.
- Works with Finance Department to ensure billing for APG services
- Work with Entitlement Department to ensure financial clearance
- Process client ID Card/Photo.
- Complete a Comprehensive Psycho-Social Assessment for clients entering the Program.
- Knowledge of the current LOCADTR 3.0
- Knowledge of Lighthouse Central Registration to check for dual enrollment prior to admission,
- Completes timely reporting admissions and discharges on OASAS Client Data System PAS 44's and PAS 45's
- Working knowledge of Electronic Health Record; i.e. Nextgen and Avatar.
- Explain treatment service agreement include; program rules and regulations (orientation), policies and practices and obtains clients signatures
- Conduct monthly orientation groups that include all new admissions.
- Monitors and reconciles Census between Lighthouse/Central Registry and OASAS Client Data System.
- Pursue ongoing professional development relevant to the job position.
- Participate in clinical supervision regularly and interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Demonstrates understanding of appropriate use of treatment planning and clinical intervention
- Provides education and information to the client about substance use and IOS mental health services
- Maintains and updates referral services and resources that may be useful to our client population
- Conducts random toxicology testing for clients whenever necessary
- Conduct intake/admission outreach to schedule appointments
- Other related duties as required or directed by the Supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Associate's degree in human services. Bachelors preferred.
- 3 years' work experience in OASAS licensed program
- Valid unrestricted OASAS certification as a CASAC or CASAC-T
- Must have specific training in chemical use, abuse and dependence specific to the services provided.
- Obtain within six months of hire:
- Supporting Recovery with Medications Addictions Treatment (MAT)
- Obtain within thirty days of hire:
- Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment
- CASAC Canon of Ethics (6 hours)
- Confidentiality related to 42CFR (3 Hours)
- Mandated reporter (2 hours)
