Location and Job Title:

Central Intake Licensed Clinician
Educational Alliance
197 E Broadway
New York, NY 10002

Principal Responsibilities:

Educational Alliance, a 130 year old New York institution, is a vibrant, dynamic organization serving New Yorkers from all walks of life. We serve everyone regardless of the language they speak, where they come from, or their socioeconomic status. We believe that everyone should have a chance to live a better life and that arts and culture, education, health and wellness, and social services can help lay that foundation.

The Central Intake Licensed Clinician will provide direct intake and admissions services for individuals seeking treatment who have substance use disorders for the residential and outpatient treatment programs of the Center for Recovery and Wellness. Provide practical guidance and support to the Intake Team and interns. Assist the Director and Clinical Directors in day-to-day admissions operations.

Hourly rate for this position is $29.23 To $34.87

RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical

• Complete intake and admissions assessments for residential outpatient programs using a trauma informed lens onsite, offsite, or via telehealth) as needed
• Phone screen and assess potential clients
• Provide outpatient program coverage as required to meet staffing needs and fiduciary targets:
  1. Outpatient counseling duties to include but not limited to:
     • Facilitation of individual and group level interventions during FT clinician vacation or leave
     • Maintenance of primary counseling caseload commensurate with outpatient program needs and intake scheduling demands
     • OASAS compliance reporting as requested
     • Preparation of court reports and federal probation/ pretrial documentation as requested
• Collect urine, saliva and breathalyzer specimens for toxicology analysis.

Administrative

• Complete quality admissions assessments in accordance with regulatory bodies (OASAS, CARF, and Medicaid)
• Support the training of new admissions staff
• Track enrollments using a shared excel system
• Maintain waiting list as required by regulation
• Maintain accurate and organized records in the EMR
• Participate in quality assurance reviews
• Submit timely documentation for billing purposes
• Coordinate initial referrals and scheduling of medical, mental health with onsite service providers.
• Ensure that clients' medical examinations and psychiatric referrals and evaluations are scheduled.
• Contact referral source upon admission of new clients in a timely manner and provide reports and oral clinical updates.
• Provide translators when necessary
• Register clients in drug testing data base
• Ensure potential admissions are screened and referred to the appropriate level of care.
• Coordinate financial screens and communicate with billing department during admission procedures.
• Ensure phones are answered professionally, and responses regarding inquiries are timely.
• Outreach to referral sources to expand network.
• Provide supervision and/or training to interns as appropriate

Other

• Attend multidisciplinary clinical and administrative team meetings, individual supervision, and professional development in-service trainings
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• LCSW, LMHC, or LMSW or CASAC-2
• One year of clinical intake and admissions experience minimum
• Two years of experience with substance use disorders strongly preferred
• Outstanding written and oral communications skills
• Computer skills (Internet, Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, EMRs, HRA STARS)
• Knowledge of OASAS and Medicaid regulations
• Knowledge of ICD-10/DSM diagnostic criteria, primarily related to substance use disorders
• Highly organized with strong attention to details and an eye for developing efficient, internal systems and workflow
• Ability to multitask and handle challenging situations in a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
• Must be compassionate, organized, self-motivated, a team player

Salary:

$29

Agency Information:

A nonprofit beacon of hope for over 130 years, as a historically Jewish organization Educational Alliance believes in the power of communities to lift up people of all ages and turn strangers into neighbors. We offer high-quality, affordable education programs, health services, and diverse cultural enrichment right where New Yorkers live and raise their families. We make the city a brighter, friendlier and more supportive place. Our community centers offer multi-generational programs that push boundaries and break barriers, sharing critical tools to foster relationships and advance the well-being of people in New York City.

Our pioneering educational programs--like 2Generation Head Start, and courses ranging from art to fitness, career readiness to citizenship--are carefully curated and developed with our city's residents in mind. We offer dozens of options and we never stop innovating to help people of all ages grow, connect, and engage.

Guided by Jewish values, Educational Alliance celebrates the differences and individuality every person brings when they walk through our doors because we know that there is more that connects us than keeps us divided. Today, our reach extends beyond the city as our innovative programs serve as models for other organizations to adopt and implement in their communities. We invite you to join us as we partner with our neighbors, strengthen our city, and pave the way for more generations of New Yorkers to live enriched and fulfilling lives - because you belong here.