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Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson · 1 week ago

Admissions Counselor Intern

Straight River, MN

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$17/hr - $21/hr

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson is seeking an Admissions Counselor Intern to join their Straight and Narrow team. The role involves conducting admissions for various treatment programs, managing documentation, and providing information to new clients while ensuring compliance with health records policies.

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Responsibilities

Conduct admission to HWH, long-term, Detox, Intensive Outpatient /outpatient treatment, and short-term residential treatment

Review and complete all required admission documents

Provide new clients with basic information regarding our services/ programs

Complete required modules in Electronic Health Record (EHR) and NJSAMS such as DMHAS Income Eligibility, Addiction Severity Index, DSM V, and LOCI. Obtain clinical authorization for admission when required

Forward designated documents to internal departments (e.g., medical department and welfare case manager)

Communicate with program staff regarding completed admissions

Submit all completed admissions documentation to the Director of Admissions for review in a timely manner

Ensure that files are inclusive to include all documentation as required by DMHAS and/or other credentialing entities

Assist with managing referrals and service inquiries, as assigned, which may include the following:

Respond to and manage all messages from external and internal sources

Conduct telephone screening interviews with clients seeking treatment at Straight and Narrow. Complete screening documentation in a comprehensive, consistent, and detail-oriented manner. Request collateral documentation, when appropriate

Follow-up on pending referrals in a timely manner, and make outreach calls to expedite admission scheduling, document accordingly

Establish and maintain positive, professional interactions and relationships with referrals sources, community stakeholders, and any person or organization making contact with Straight and Narrow

Assist admissions department with other duties as assigned by Admissions Coordinator and/or Director of Admissions including but not limited to scheduling, case management, completion of preadmission consent forms, and filing

Participate in supervision, team meetings, and other agency committees as scheduled and/or assigned

Inform and submit documentation regarding progress towards obtaining CADC/LCADC on a quarterly basis to the Director of Admissions

Follow all Electronic Health Records (EHR) policies