Intake/Health Care Coordinator at Lower Eastside Service Center

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Dec, 25

Salary

60000.0

Posted On

18 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Assessment, Admissions Criteria, Consent Forms, Liaison Skills, OASAS Reporting, Screening Appointments, Mental Health Collaboration, Medical Issues, Health Education, Counseling, Risk Prevention, HIV/AIDS Education, Outreach, Substance Use Disorder, Communication Skills, Multi-Cultural Sensitivity

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description BASIC FUNCTION: Coordinate the intake/admission process for substance use disorder treatment Program, including OPIOD 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. · Receives phone referrals, sets up screening appointments and writes notes on assessment interviews. · Works closely with mental health professional and medical staff in regards to 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 relationship 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 QUALIFICATION - EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: · 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

Coordinate the intake/admission process for substance use disorder treatment programs and ensure compliance with regulations. Provide education and training on HIV/AIDS to staff and clients, focusing on risk reduction and management of HIV infection.