Behavioral Health (El Regreso)nnIntake Specialist Brooklyn, NY : 6/24/2024nnJob DescriptionnnJob ID#:nn3935nnJob Category:nnBehavioral Health (El Regreso)nnPosition Type:nnFull TimennDetails:nnPOSITION OVERVIEW:nnResponsible for wide range of case management duties assisting applicants and referents to El Regresso's residential and outpatient services. Will admit new clients and assist medical staff as needed with admission documents. Pays:$21.97nnKEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:nnPrimary liaison with internal and external referral sources for residential and outpatient services.nnMaintains a stream of referrals to ensure residential bed and outpatient slots are covered on a weekly basis.nnComplete preliminary telephone or face-to-face screening to determine eligibility for services as delineated by contractual requirements via electronic health record system.. Conducts screening interview and complete LOCADTR, and other assessment documents. Obtain detailed demographic information on client criminal, family, substance, mental health and other relevant data.nnAnswers all inquiries from potential program clients, returning all calls within 24-48 hours.nnMaintain a calendar noting work schedule to be shared with managers, receptionist, outreach staff and program managers.nnHelp to develop partnerships and linkages with all referral sources (hospitals, community agencies, crisis system, corrections, family, and other community partners) via phone and letters. Schedule recruitment activities for outreach staff. Input new and updated referral sources in Electronic Health Record system.nnReceives and coordinates all referrals to include notification of insurance providers for prior authorization and services covered. Coordinate with the Benefits department to ensure client financial status via Medicaid and other managed care funding source. May need to review financial information as needed to determine ability to pay for services.nnMeet with residential clients within discharge phase to refer to Outpatient aftercare servicesnnAlong with department manager, maintains all program waiting lists, admissions, discharges and updates all lists on an on-going basis. Maintains weekly/monthly contact with referring case managers and other providers.nnConduct induction process with residential clients and deliver to primary counselor. Coordinate with department manager to have active list of primary counselor assignments.nnDistribute email notification of pending admission and actual admission report in a timely manner to include chart number, name, children and any other pertinent documents.nnAs needed, participate in clinical staff meetings and case conferences as necessary to ensure good coordination and continuity of care.nnReceive regular weekly supervision from Department Manager.nnOther duties as provided by supervisornnREQUIREMENTS:nnHigh School Diploma or GED equivalency required.nnBachelor's degree or higher in the social sciences or relevant field preferred.nnMinimum of one (1) year experience in assessment process.nnValid unrestricted OASAS certification as a CASAC-T required. Full CASAC Certification is a plus.nnKnowledge of DSM-V diagnoses, substance abuse, and recoverynnKnowledge of state and local behavioral health and related services.nnAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writingnnAbility to work independently and with others and on a teamnnAbility to maintain confidentiality of informationnnJob Requirements