Now Hiring: Intake Specialist

intake specialist

Now Hiring: Intake Specialist

Basic Function

·         Assist the Admissions Specialist with interviews and admissions into CRI-Help’s residential programs.

Responsibilities

·         Assist with inquiries regarding the drug-free program.

·         Assist in maintaining private beds.

·         Schedule and conduct interviews to determine the individual’s eligibility for the program.

·         Assist the Admissions Specialist in performing the assessment of applicants to determine the level of care or the appropriateness of the program for the individual.

·         Maintain monthly state and county billing.

·         Assist in maintaining and updating residential statistical sheets for all clients.

·         Assist the Admissions Specialist in the documentation of various forms as required.

·         Maintain private client billing

·         Implement 12 Step Program through Narcotics Anonymous to properly present the program’s methods of rehabilitation.

·         Provide referral sources.

·         Perform other related duties as assigned by Admissions Specialist.

Skills / Knowledge

·         Must have excellent written and oral communication skills

·         Must have excellent documentation skills

·         Must be diplomatic and possess a professional demeanor

·         Must be well organized and a good planner

·         Must have excellent time management skills

·         Must have excellent counseling skills

·         Must understand the nature of the disease of drug addiction and alcoholism

·         Must understand the philosophies of the 12-Step programs.

Education / Training

·         Must be a Substance Abuse Counselor, certified with CCAPP, CAADE, or CADTP.

Experience

·         Must have two to three years of related work experience in admissions and intake procedures

Special Conditions

·         If a recovering addict or alcoholic, must have three years of continuous abstinence from drugs and/or alcohol, and must be willing to undergo random drug screenings.

·         Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated, and boosted.

Position Reports To

·         Admissions Manager

Salary Range

·         $19.00 – $26.00 / hour