Intake Coordinator/ Casac

The Intake Coordinator will full clinical oversight for Outreach staff and clients consistent with maximizing service delivery to the clients served. The position requires an individual who consistently works to achieve both personal and work-unit goals; effectively extends cooperative efforts beyond the confines of the department or discipline; interacts/deals effectively with others even in adverse conditions; is willing to go the extra mile to meet the needs and expectations of individuals, families and communities; is genuine passionate, professional, transparent and responsible. The admissions and outreach manager must have excellent customer service skills and able to develop internal and external resources and customer relationships.

The salary for the Intake Coordinator is $50,000/Annually.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

General Duties:

• Works with the Program Directors at La Casita III and Lorraine Montenegro to review prospective clients for admission into both programs.
• Help to maintain the census at full capacity for both programs.
• Coordinate, organize and conduct presentations to criminal justice institutions, community agencies, hospitals, and other programs.
• Coordinates the reintegration process to assure that all clients have suitable plans in place upon completion of treatment and connect to aftercare services.
• Participate in case reviews and case conferences to assist with client compliance and progress.
• Work collaboratively with treatment team to ensure comprehensive service plan and care coordination by participating in UR & QA activities.
• Assists staff with diagnosis, assessments and decisions for admission and ensure that they are up-to-date on new trends of substance use.
• Facilitates weekly orientation as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Qualifications:

• NYS CASAC credential is required.
• A minimum of 2 years work experience in the addiction or counseling field.
• Bilingual - Spanish preferred.
• Working knowledge of electronic health records.
• Demonstrate skills in strengths-based, person-centered, self-directed

About Us: Acacia Network, the leading Latino integration care nonprofit in the nation, offers the community, from children to seniors, a pathway to behavioral and primary healthcare, housing, and empowerment. We are visionary leaders transforming the triple aim of high quality, and great experience at a lower cost. Acacia champions a collaborative environment to deliver vital health, housing, and community-building services, work we have been doing since 1969. By hiring talented individuals like you, we've been able to expand quickly, with offices in Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, Orlando, Tennessee, Maryland, and Puerto Rico.

*Acacia Network is an equal opportunity employer*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever worked at Acacia Network or any of its affiliates?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Substance abuse counseling: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CASAC (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person