Intake Counselor

Position Overview:

ACI is seeking a qualified Intake Counselor to provide intake services to clients in our Inpatient settings.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of all intakes related services to ensure compliance with insurance and OASAS guidelines
• Keep appropriate records on clients per ACI’s Inpatient guidelines, standards, and policies
• Receive all clients and assess for history of intoxication, drug use, suicidal/homicidal risk, and mental health disorder
• Work with an interdisciplinary team to properly assess/ process admissions
• Address high-risk client issues with supervisor as soon as possible
• Participate in weekly supervision meetings and present your intake findings, communicate any necessary follow-up with the newly assigned case manager
• Perform other duties as delegated by your supervisor
• Demonstrate ability to provide crisis intervention and/or crisis stabilization when necessary
• Attend weekly collaborative meetings and supervision to ensure quality of care
• Comply with local, state, and federal confidentiality laws and regulations
• Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences
• Abide by ACI’s and our governing bodies’ code of ethics and moral values

· Perform other duties as assigned

Schedule:

Monday - Friday , 11:00 AM -7:30 PM

Qualifications:

• Following credentials, minimum a CASAC
• Bachelor’s Degree (Required)
• A minimum of 1 year a plus with Addiction Treatment Centers: Inpatient or Outpatient, preferred
• Strong assessment skills, including mental status exam and use of screening tools
• Knowledge of DSM-V preferred
• Strong communication, patient/customer care, and leadership abilities
• Ability to organize and time-manage
• Excellent organizational skills
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to access and utilize web-based/ platform-based resources

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person