Intake and Outreach Health Care Coordinator
About The Position
BASIC FUNCTION: Coordinate the intake/admission process for the substance use disorder treatment Program, including opioid treatment, to ensure compliance with State/Federal Regulations. Provide education and training on HIV/AIDS to staff and clients—special emphasis to be placed on risk reduction factors and primary management of HIV infection. MAJOR DUTIES: · Conducts clinical assessment with candidates and implements admissions criteria for direct admission. · Complete all required consent forms. · Serves as the liaison between referral sources during the admission process. · Completes OASAS required reports. · Conducts Outreach in various settings · Receives phone referrals, sets up screening appointments, and writes notes on assessment interviews. · Works closely with mental health professionals and medical staff regarding clients’ medical/psychological issues, relating to appropriateness for admission. · Submits reports concerning the number of clients seen and disposition. · Submits census reports indicating the number of clients on the waiting list, and the number of clients in the program, discharges, and new admissions. · Maintains relationships through ongoing Outreach with all potential referral sources. · Provides overall health education, counseling, and referral services for clients with HIV/AIDS with emphasis on risk prevention, tuberculosis, viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases, and other communicable diseases. · Performs other duties as requested or assigned. SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM SALARY: $50,000 - $60,000 / year dependent on experience. LOCATION: New York, NY 10002 We offer excellent benefits including: Generous time off that includes 4 weeks of vacation Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Discounted Commuter benefits Life insurance & Long term disability Eligible for Federal Student Loan Repayment Program Training and other additional voluntary benefits To join our diverse team, please include salary requirements with your resume/application submission. Please visit us at www.lesc.org EEO Minorities/Women/Disabled/Vet
Requirements
- BA and/or a satisfactory equivalent combination of work experience, education and/or training and Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC). Must be multi-culturally sensitive to the treatment needs of clients. Computer competent.
Responsibilities
- Conducts clinical assessment with candidates and implements admissions criteria for direct admission.
- Complete all required consent forms.
- Serves as the liaison between referral sources during the admission process.
- Completes OASAS required reports.
- Conducts Outreach in various settings
- Receives phone referrals, sets up screening appointments, and writes notes on assessment interviews.
- Works closely with mental health professionals and medical staff regarding clients’ medical/psychological issues, relating to appropriateness for admission.
- Submits reports concerning the number of clients seen and disposition.
- Submits census reports indicating the number of clients on the waiting list, and the number of clients in the program, discharges, and new admissions.
- Maintains relationships through ongoing Outreach with all potential referral sources.
- Provides overall health education, counseling, and referral services for clients with HIV/AIDS with emphasis on risk prevention, tuberculosis, viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases, and other communicable diseases.
- Performs other duties as requested or assigned.
Benefits
- Generous time off that includes 4 weeks of vacation
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Discounted Commuter benefits
- Life insurance & Long term disability
- Eligible for Federal Student Loan Repayment Program
- Training and other additional voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
