Spanish Bilingual Intake Counselor

Responsibilities

• Counsels and screens applicants for program admission.
• Determines eligibility based on agency criteria and reports findings to supervisors.
• Enters all relevant screening and follow-up contacts into the agency’s database.
• Ensures all required documentation is completed and processed according to policy.
• Provides referrals to applicants in need of immediate community-based assistance.
• Follows up with assigned applicants on the eligibility/wait list to expedite their program admission or referrals.
• Analyzes monthly admissions data regarding census and referral sources.
• Conducts outreach and educational services to the local community, schools, and agencies.
• Facilitates psycho-educational lectures and therapeutic groups related to chemical dependency.
• Serves as a liaison and advocate between patients, their families, legal representatives, and community-based agencies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Has at least one (1) year of experience conducting substance use screenings/intake or substance abuse counseling, preferably within a Medication-Assisted Treatment program.
• Has good working knowledge of community social service resources.
• Can clearly articulate the agency’s eligibility criteria and treatment continuum of care.
• Has experience working with individuals who have co-occurring disorders.
• Is knowledgeable about client rights and the Code of Ethics.
• Is proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite and Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Has experience working with diverse populations, including racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.