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Intake Counselor/ AOD Counselor I. II. and III

2 months ago

Santa Monica, United States Clare|Matrix Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAre you in search of a role that provides opportunity for growth, and encourages career advancement? Do you want to save lives and have a positive influence on the community? Look no further than CLARE|MATRIX

Whether you work within the clinical arena, or the administrative world. We all work toward our shared mission, and uphold the CLARE|MATRIX values of:

COMPASSION – TEAMWORK – INTEGRITY – EMPOWERMENT – ADAPTABILITY - EQUALITY.
If your values align with ours… JOIN US

Why CLARE|MATRIX?

CLARE|MATRIX is seeking bright and compassionate leaders to help save lives through recovery We are a nonprofit organization providing effective and compassionate treatment, recovery, and prevention services for alcoholism and substance abuse to individuals, families, and the community. We offer an engaging, mission-driven work environment with excellent benefits and compensation. Work with dedicated colleagues in a dynamic setting, utilizing innovative approaches to addiction recovery and mental health treatment.

We recognize our staff as the heart of our organization, and seek to provide a generous and competitive benefit package to support our employees well-being. We offer the following:

  • Employer Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, and LTD insurance
  • Vacation and sick leave
  • 11 Paid Holidays (including a birthday holiday)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan (may be eligible for employer matching up to 6% the 1st of the quarter after 90 days of service)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Mentorship and formal training to help you grow
  • Performance-based culture and endless opportunities for growth

Job Title: Intake Counselor

Reports To: Admission Manager or Designee

About CLARE|MATRIX:

CLARE|MATRIX is a nonprofit organization providing effective and compassionate treatment, recovery, and prevention services for alcoholism and substance abuse to individuals, families, and the community.

Since 1970, CLARE|MATRIX has provided quality substance abuse and mental health treatment to men, women, and children in southern California.

Through programs run by a compassionate, committed, results-oriented team of counselors, therapists, and administrators, CLARE|MATRIX continues to build its reputation as a leader in Evidence- Based Treatment practices and continues to break new ground in the areas of positive outcomes, outreach, research, and community involvement.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, CLARE|MATRIX maintains 7 facilities in the Southern California region; providing services to participants in a manner consistent with its Core Values: Compassion, Teamwork, Integrity, Empowerment, Adaptability and Equality.

Summary:

The Intake Counselor is responsible for conducting the initial admission assessment for each individual client using the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) screening process. Intake counselors are responsible for determining an appropriate level of care based on the medical necessity of each individual. Intake counselor’s responsibilities also include completing a variety of risk assessments, Cal-OMS admission, and the ability to diagnose a Substance Use Disorder. The entire admission will be conducted utilizing the (EHR) Specialty Substance Use Disorder System (SAGE).

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Complete initial assessment utilizing ASAM screening tool
  • Complete Columbia Suicide Risk Assessment on each individual client
  • Complete Trauma/Risk Assessments
  • Complete Financial Eligibility
  • Complete Cal-OMS admission
  • Complete SUD diagnosis
  • Determine a specific level of care based on each individual independently
  • Usage of SAGE in every admission
  • Ability to understand Medi-Cal and Other Health Insurance
  • Complete Urine Drug Screening and Pregnancy Test
  • Provide excellent customer service to potential clients and their family members
  • Ability to successfully prioritize in a fast-paced working environment
  • Adhere to company HIPAA and confidentiality policies
  • Be consciously aware of his/her own scope of practice
  • All other duties as assigned

Other Related Classes:

  • Counselor II level is an AOD Counselor who is certified by a recognized governing body by the state of California. A Counselor III level is a certified counselor with a minimum of 5 years experience and 10,000 supervised hours.

Knowledge, Experience & Skills:

  • The ideal candidate will have counseling experience in a substance abuse treatment center setting.
  • Certified AOD, must be a registered counselor as a minimum.
  • Must have 2 years of experience within the chemical dependency field working over the phone or face to face with clients.
  • CCAPP or related certification is a plus
  • Excellent computer based and telephonic skills - Salesforce/SAGE experience is a plus
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong client focus

Medical History:

All employees whose functions require or necessitate contact with client or food preparation shall complete a health screening report or a health questionnaire. Health screening report or health questionnaire will be provided upon hire. For all residential employees a health screening report be completed and signed off by a medical practitioner signature for clearance. All outpatient employees will complete at minimum a self-report screening questionnaire.

TB test are to be conducted under licensed medical supervision not more than 60 calendar days prior to or 7 calendar days after employment and renewed annually from the date of the last tuberculosis test. Staff with a known record of tuberculosis or record of positive testing shall not be required to obtain a tuberculosis skin test. Unless there is documentation that the staff completed at least 6 months of preventive therapy, the staff shall be required to obtain, within 45 calendar days of employment, a chest x-ray result and a physician’s statement that the incumbent does not have communicable tuberculosis and has been under regular care and monitoring for tuberculosis. A chest x- ray within the prior 6 months is acceptable. The physician’s statement shall be renewed annually.

Physical Demands:

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

Work Environment:

This job will be primarily located at the CLARE|MATRIX’s offices in Santa Monica, CA. While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Conclusion:

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

CLARE|MATRIX is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. CLARE|MATRIX does not discriminate because of gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, age or physical, mental or sensory challenges. No qualified applicant will be denied employment sole on the basis of having or not having a prior history of alcoholism or other drug addiction.