Admissions Counselor Intern Job at Addiction Professionals Certification Board, Inc., Paterson, NJ

  • Addiction Professionals Certification Board, Inc.
  • Paterson, NJ

Job Description

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. Admissions Counselor Intern Schedule per week: (Monday - Friday 9:00am-5:00pm) Saturday rotation required. Location: Straight & Narrow Programs Regular Salary: $21.00-23.00/Hr. Responsibilities 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. Conduct telephone screening interviews with clients seeking treatment at Straight and Narrow. Complete screening documentation in a comprehensive, consistent, and detail-oriented manner. Request collateral documentation, when appropriate. Follow-up on pending referrals in a timely manner, and make outreach calls to expedite admission scheduling, document accordingly. Establish and maintain positive, professional interactions and relationships with referral sources, community stakeholders, and any person or organization making contact with Straight and Narrow. Assist admissions department with other duties as assigned by Admissions Coordinator and/or Director of Admissions including but not limited to scheduling, case management, completion of preadmission consent forms, and filing. Participate in supervision, team meetings, and other agency committees as scheduled and/or assigned. Inform and submit documentation regarding progress towards obtaining CADC/LCADC on a quarterly basis to the Director of Admissions. Follow all Electronic Health Records (EHR) policies. Qualifications Must have an AA/AS/BA/BS/MA/MSW degree. Computer literacy and the ability to type is a must. Experience with Electronic Health Records a plus. If counselor does not have either a CADC or LCADC, must be actively pursuing one or the other. Must complete CADC or LCADC within three (3) years from date of hire. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Monday to Friday

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