Admissions and Outreach Manager

About the Role

The Admissions & Outreach Manager provides full clinical oversight for all admissions and peer staff, consistent with maximizing service delivery to the clients served. Under the supervision of the program director, the Admissions & Outreach Manager will provide outpatient alcoholism and substance use disorder assessment services to complete intakes in the comprehensive integrated outpatient program. The position involves working closely with the front office support staff, the medical team as well as the clinicians and peer services.

Key Essential Functions

• Works with Program Director to review prospective clients for outpatient admission, coordinates intakes and medical appointments, as necessary
• Participates in case reviews and case conferences to assist with client compliance and progress
• Conduct substance use and mental health assessments, utilizing standardized assessment tools and best practice techniques i.e., MI, EBP etc.
• Work collaboratively with treatment team to ensure comprehensive service plan and care coordination by participating in UR & QA activities
• Supervises Peer Specialists, completes employee evaluations and performance improvement plans
• For the purposes of identifying new and strengthening existing referral partners, coordinate, organize, and conduct presentations to criminal justice institutions, community agencies, hospitals, and other programs
• Performs chart audits, conducts quality assurance, and reports on performance improvement to ensure qualitative, accurate and timely documentation
• Complete phone screenings and determine client's suitability to complete a clinical assessment
• Work with Entitlement Department to ensure financial clearance; Process client ID Card/Photo
• Complete a Comprehensive Psycho-Social Assessment for clients entering the Program
• Knowledge of Lighthouse to check for dual enrollment prior to admission
• Completes timely reporting admissions and discharges on OASAS Client Data System PAS 44's and PAS 45's
• Working knowledge of Electronic Health Record, i.e., Nextgen and Avatar
• Explain treatment service agreement include program rules and regulations (orientation), policies and practices and obtains clients signatures
• Conduct monthly orientation groups that include all new admissions
• Monitors and reconciles Census between Lighthouse/Central Registry and OASAS CDS
• Pursue ongoing professional development relevant to the job position
• Participate in clinical supervision regularly and interdisciplinary team meetings
• Demonstrates understanding of appropriate use of treatment planning and clinical intervention
• Provides education and information to the client about alcohol and drug use disorder
• Maintains and updates referral services and resources that may be useful to our client population
• Conducts random toxicology testing for clients whenever necessary
• Other related duties as required or directed by the Supervisor

Requirements & Qualifications

• QHP required: LMSW, MSW eligible for licensing, unrestricted OASAS CASAC or another equivalent QHP license
• A minimum of 3 years work experience in the addiction or counseling field, one of which shall be in a supervisory role, preferred
• Bilingual - Spanish preferred
• Working knowledge of electronic health record Nextgen
• Demonstrate skills in strengths-based, person-centered, self-directed care
• Must obtain Mandated reporter (2 hours) training/certificate prior to hire date
• Must obtain training/certification within thirty (30) days of hire: Domestic Violence, Infection Control BASIC (non-medical/nursing staff), HIV, Child Abuse, Tobacco Cessation, Impaired Driver Screening and Assessment
• Must obtain training/certification during in-house orientation: Supporting Recovery with Medications Addictions Treatment (MAT)
• Must obtain SUD training/certificate within thirty (30) days of hire (if applicable): Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment, CASAC Canon of Ethics (6 hours), Confidentiality related to 42CFR (3 Hours)
• Excellent organizational, communication and time management skills
• Ability to work on a resolute team of professionals in a culturally diverse environment
• Ability to multitask and to work and function under pressure

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off, including vacation days and paid holidays

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