Intake Specialist (CDCA, QMHS3+) Inpatient

Intake Specialist (CDCA, QMHS 3 ) Inpatient

Full-time - Hourly

10a - 6:30p

$21.27 - $24.00/hr.

The purpose of an Intake Specialist is to work alongside the clinical and operations team to ensure all clients are signed into the program, oriented to the program, received all the essential program information, and document all of the process through the company EHR.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Prepare all admission paperwork prior to the patients' arrival. 2. Meet with all patients upon arrival to complete intake packet, including, consents, authorizations, releases of information, policy acknowledgements, etc.
3. Complete the initial introduction treatment plan with all new patients.
4. Provide a patient Handbook explaining the program, expectations, rules, and rights. Ensure the patient understands all program safety measures, emergency management, infection control
measures, and the schedule of the program.
5. Meets with families at time of admission, answer any questions / concerns
6. Collects any payments at time of admission as requested

SKILLS:

• Knowledge of addictions and mental health complications.
• Knowledge of community health resources that support life improvement in physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health, economic security, employment, positive social and family interdependence and positive cultural identity
  including:
  • Knowledge of referral procedures and admittance criteria for health care and
    community providers.
  • Ability to network and collaborate with healthcare and other social and cultural
    agencies that can provide services to the patients and families.
  • Knowledge of the 12-Step Recovery Program.
  • Knowledge and competency in problem solving, stress management, ethics and team building.
  • Knowledge of alcohol and other drugs that includes:
    • Alcohol and addictive drugs and their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual impact on the individual.
    • Alcohol and addictive drugs and their impact on the family.

EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree Preferred

EXPERIENCE: 1 year of experience working in behavioral health.

LICENSE:LCDC III, CDC/QMHS 3 , Valid Driver License