Substance Abuse Intake Specialist

• Provide and oversee the entire intake process for all programs, insure intakes meet Clinic/State and County requirements, meet goals for new incoming clients set by Program Director
• Screen calls for and schedule intake appointments.
• Call to follow up on appointments and replace no shows with walk-ins and new appointments
• Insure incoming client/intakes and no shows are reported to Program Director
• Work with QA staff to insure all aspects of intake and initial treatment plans and Case Managements are on time and billed for
• Work with Admin Assistant to insure all provided services are billed for and follow-up with SAPC to insure all aspects of Intake are completed and requirement are met
• Meet all time lines throughout the entire intake process
• Assist with outreach to insure outcomes are met monthly
• Interview client and family members to determine admission eligibility.
• Provide potential clients with Medical/MHLA benefits
• Follow up with all referral sources that include CASC, DPSS, DCFS, probation, Children’s Court, Criminal court, eligibility workers, doctors, psychiatrists and others and collect necessary required paper work when needed.
• Make recommendations to the treatment staff team for a client’s admission.
• Develop a thorough, written diagnostic assessment that includes client’s addiction history, family history, mental health history, history of violence, and medical health history.
• Insure client meets outpatient level of care and refer out when Clinica does not provide level of care that client need’s
• Schedule on going sessions with client upon the first week of intake.
• Provide Orientation for all new clients, insure client understands rules and requirement of SUD program
• Assist QA staff with completed/uploaded charts and make recommendations on client need’s
• Develop and write up a comprehensive initial treatment plan.
• Complete and review intake packet to insure all program, state and county requirements are met
• Process and upload all information into SAGE as necessary
• Work with SAPC staff to insure all information is included and meets program/state and county requirements
• Assist in planning and seeking referrals for client’s transfer or termination.
• Document and conduct all Case managements, Individuals/CI and all other billable services provided to insure billing is maximized
• Assist with group/group notes when asked by QA staff or Program Director
• Maintain documentation on all applicants for outpatient treatment in accordance with Federal, State, County, and agency guidelines.
• Verify client eligibility and assist client when Medical or MHLA benefits as needed
• When client has not returned to treatment responsible for no show’s and final discharge as directed by QA Staff or Program Director
• Insures all forms are neat/signed/filled out and included in intake packet
• Follow up and provide client charts with any needed documentation
• Complete LACPRYS/CALOMS and insure all client information is accurate and matches
• Assists with discharges/justifications, no shows, treatment planning
• Must be certified or registered with a DHCS approved certification.
• Responsible for recruitment of new clients in both the youth and adult population
• Ability to engage the community and have them refer Clinica Romero as their program of choice
• Case Manage/Counsel/Group Facilitate both youths and adults that have substance abuse problems (Ages 12 and up). Include all necessary documentation and insure services are accurately billed for
• Responsible to assist Counseling Staff with case load and providing their clients with quality service when needed
• Direct one on one sessions and administer crisis intervention / case management
• Facilitate and prepare groups sessions on various topics relating to recovery, insure group notes are completed and billed for
• Complete all necessary documentation in a timely manner. This includes reports, progress notes, discharge summaries, treatment plans, aftercare plans and all other required documentation.
• Transport clients to and from program if needed
• Assist Quality Assurance Staff as needed
• And other assigned duties

• Registered counselor; certification a plus but not required.
• Must be highly motivated and demonstrate good communication skills
• Must have the ability to recruit new clients (adults and youth) to our agency.
• Must meet expected outcomes in terms of new clients enrolling as a result of your efforts in the community.
• Must meet goals and objectives given by Program Director.
• Must have an understanding of the 12 Core Functions
• Must have the ability to write individual, justifications and group progress notes/treatment plans/ needed documentation that meet county standard
• Must have experience in group facilitation.
• Must demonstrate an understanding of the recovery process, which includes the twelve step program(s).
• Must have experience case managing/counseling clients in recovery.
• Must have experience in observed drug testing of clients.
• Registered or Certified Substance Abuse/ Addiction Counselor through CCAPP, CAADE, OR CADTP
• Must have Internship Completed
• Must be Spanish Bilingual
• Completion Certificate of Addiction Studies
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required
• Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Experience in SAGE and SAGE training completed
• Experience working with Drug Medi-Cal clients
• Must have Understanding of Drug Medi-Cal requirements/process
• Must have reliable transportation, as this position requires you to travel
• Must have ASAM training and experience

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