STELLA MARIS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB DESCRIPTION: Intake Coordinator (40 hours per week)

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Admission Manager

POSITION SUPERVISED: Intake Department

QUALIFICATIONS/CREDIENTIALS:

1) Microsoft office competency required.
2) Experience in electronic medical records systems.
3) Excellent oral and written interpersonal communication skills;
4) Experience in record management.
5) Experience in working in managed care environment.
6) Excellent organizational skills.
7) Basic knowledge of the DSM5 and ASAM criteria.
8) LCDCIII, LISW, LSW, or LICDC licensure and at least one year experience in the field of substance abuse treatment and disorders.
9) Must pass a background check and complete a drug urine screen.
10) Fluency in both English and Spanish language is not required, but is preferred.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Intake coordinator is responsible for all aspects of intake and admissions to clinical and housing programs at Stella Maris including forms, initial assessments, appropriate program placement, entry counseling, and client orientation.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

1) Demonstrates knowledge of agency program services, goals and treatment philosophy.

2) Manage and complete timely admissions into all levels of care on referrals.
3) Attend team meetings and collaborate with team members to maintain a professional and proficient work environment.
4) Network with outside referral agencies to assist in the admission process and gather recent and correct information on clients.
5) Demonstrate an understanding of ASAM criteria requirements for admissions into each level of care and refer clients appropriately based on their needs.
6) Communicate effectively with fellow counselors and nurses on the intake team to ensure client safety and medical appropriateness for specific levels of care.

7) Complete initial assessments on clients to determine their care needs before they enter SUD treatment.

8) Abide by the rules and regulations listed in the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act.

9) Administer urine drug screens to clients entering care and accurately read and record the results.

10) Enter demographic information, assessments, consent forms, urine screens, and any other necessary client information into the electronic medical records database in a timely manner.

11) Search client belongings upon entering to treatment and dispose properly of contraband items.

12) Demonstrates knowledge of current assessment, diagnosis and treatment models.

13) Demonstrates knowledge of DSM-V diagnostic criteria and ensuing placement criteria

14) Demonstrates knowledge of the Ohio MITS system and is able to navigate other managed healthcare computer sites to determine clients placement and appropriate funding source.

15) Demonstrates thorough knowledge of community resources for recovering persons and based upon that knowledge is capable of making appropriate referrals.

16) Demonstrates the ability to effectively de-escalate client crisis situations.
17) Maintains statistical records pertaining to the intake admission department.
18) Demonstrates a sensitivity to cultural diversity issues and compliance with confidentiality and clients rights issues.
19) Demonstrates the ability to interact with clients and external professionals in an appropriate manner.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Performs other duties of the position and within the individual’s capabilities as assigned by his/her supervisor.

AAP/EEO Statement
Stella Maris is committed to providing a non-discriminatory employment environment for its employees.

The policy of the Stella Maris is to fully comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations in the area of non-discrimination in employment.
Discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex
(including sexual harassment), gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, age, military and veteran status is prohibited. Violations of this policy will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.

Stella Maris is committed to assuring equal employment opportunity and equal access to services, programs and activities for individuals with disabilities. It is the policy of
Stella Maris to provide reasonable

Equal employment opportunity and non-discriminatory commitments include, but are not limited to, the areas of hiring, promotion, examination or testing, demotion, reassignment, recruitment, discipline, layoff or termination, rate of compensation and company sponsored training.

All employees are expected to comply with this Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.
Managers and supervisors who are responsible for meeting business objectives are expected to cooperate fully in meeting Stella Maris’s equal employment opportunity objectives.

Any employee who believes he or she has been discriminated against must immediately report any incident to the company’s designated EEO Officer.

The company will not tolerate retaliation against any employee who reports acts of discrimination or provides information in connection with any such complaint.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• LSW, LCDC III, or higher (Required)

Work Location: In person