Intake Coordinator

Title:             Intake Coordinator

Program:      The Recovery Center

Program Description:

The Recover Center is a Part-822 OASAS Licensed Treatment Program. The program offers a treatment protocol that supports the ongoing treatment of people with substance use disorders, through person-centered, trauma informed, recovery-oriented recreation and with modalities such as individual/group therapy sessions. The program offers medical, psychiatric, peers, certified counseling and occupational therapy services.

Overall Responsibilities:

The Intake Coordinator position requires a mature individual with experience and comfort working with homeless adults who present substance use and psychiatric problems. The position reports The Recovery Center Program Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential duties of the Intake Coordinator include but are not limited to the following activities:

• Completion of intake documentation for all clients referred to clinic for treatment
• Completion of substance use assessment for all clients;
• Appropriate Referrals based on assessment (Detoxification, Rehab, Psychiatric services etc.) Referrals to Medical clinic for physical examinations/medical clearances;
• Recommendations and Disposition to the Outpatient Department
• Documentation of all client assessments in compliance with OASAS requirements and standards.
• Attend and participate in all staff and team meetings, and in-service training; case consultation with interdisciplinary staff.
• Attendance and participation in weekly supervision with clinical coordinator and/or program director.
• Completion of intake assessment reports to NYC HRA STARS; completion of OASAS PAS-Admission/substance use assessments; development of treatment plans for assigned caseload.
• Provide individual counseling to 15-20 clients per week; case management as needed.
• Facilitation of treatment groups (e.g. substance use education groups, recurrence prevention groups, anger management groups, and/or life skills groups).
• Documentation of all client contact in compliance with OASAS regulations. Documentation completed in a timely fashion.
• Completion of caseload reports to NYC HRA STARS system and NYS Department of Probation programs; completion of OASAS PAS Admission and Discharge forms. 

Qualifications:

• High School Degree or GED. Three (3) years uninterrupted sobriety is required for candidates who are themselves in recovery.
• New York State Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Use certificate (CASAC) preferred. If a CASAC candidate must be able to provide a CASAC license number.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience providing direct care to individuals with alcohol and substance dependence; experience with homeless and forensic adults a plus; Good writing skills, Computer Literacy: able to work with Microsoft Word and Excel programs; familiarity with OASAS documentation requirements. 

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