Intake Counselor; AOD Certified - Male Residential Program

Intake Counselor (AOD Certified) - Male Residential Program Job Description

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RIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment.

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360 offers residential treatment services designed to serve individuals and families with substance use disorders andco-occurring mental health disorders. Our program helps clients address addiction and related issues , increase skills, manage stressors, connect to supportive service, and build a foundation for lasting recovery. Residential programs run 24/7 and Individual and group therapy, family therapy, individualized case management, treatment planning, drug and alcohol counseling, Medication support services, and crisis intervention.

Benefits and perks:

• HR360 offers a robust benefits package, including PTO, 15 paid holidays, commuter benefits, retirement plans, and more!
• Employees qualify for public loan forgiveness programs
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Work with mission driven, compassionate colleagues and make a difference every day in the work that you do.

The Male Community Reentry Program (MCRP) is a residential facility with a capacity of 200 beds, designed for adult males who have less than two years remaining on their prison sentences. Instead of being incarcerated in a state prison, eligible individuals can complete the remainder of their sentences in the community through MCRP. The program offers a variety of rehabilitative services focused on substance use disorder (SUD), mental health care, primary care, employment, education, housing, family reunification, and social support.

Treatment for substance use disorders and mental health issues provided by MCRP typically lasts from 6 to 12 months, ensuring comprehensive support for participants.

The Intake Coordinator I conducts the initial evaluation of potential clients to assess their requirements for imkan SUD services, completes admission paperwork, and creates the initial Treatment Plan. They ensure a smooth transition for clients to their treatment team, ensuring that new clients are stabilized, and immediate needs are met. The Intake Coordinator I collaborates closely with counselors, case managers, therapists, and other team members to organize and oversee client concerns, make necessary referrals, and offer educational support.

This is a union position.

Assessment and Client Care

• Welcome clients to the program and ensure high-quality customer service is provided.
• Facilitate admissions and discharges.
• Coordinate client referrals and verify services as necessary.
• Conduct thorough initial assessments to determine candidates' needs.
• Ensure immediate client needs are addressed, and appropriate referrals are made.
• Assist clients in applying for Medi-Cal and/or County funding if necessary.
• Develop and implement Initial Treatment Plans as required.
• Facilitate smooth transitions Nación? by providing warm handoffs to residential treatment staff.
• Monitor client progress and follow up to ensure services are effectively obtained.
• Provide crisis intervention within the defined scope.
• Transport clients as assigned.
• Perform urinalysis for clients and document test results accurately.
• Facilitate group counseling and carry up to 10 caseloads.
• Cultivate collaborative relationships with community partners.
• Collaborate with the Manager I, Admissions for weekly verifications and monthly billing cycles.
• Communicate effectively within interdisciplinary teams and actively participate in case reviews during team meetings.
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• Ensure clients are authorized for treatment and coordinate with relevant departments such as the Department of Adult Parole Operations and Male Community Reentry Program.
• Communicate with funding agency to ensure clients are authorized for treatment.

Administrative

• Document pertinent client information accurately and comprehensively into various electronic systems.
• Process billing and verification activities accurately and reconcile discrepancies.
• Write and finalize progress…