Job Description
Job Description
Detox Intake Coordinator
Special Care Hospital Management is looking for a personable, result oriented and confident individual to fulfill the role of Detox Intake Coordinator. This position is responsible for the screening and assessment of patients to ensure patient meets service criteria, as well as for developing patient tailored discharge plans for those who have completed treatment.
Responsibilities:
- Screen patients via phone and walk in inquiry, initiating insurance verification, scheduling assessment and intake
- Complete all paperwork clearly, concisely, and in line with policy and procedure.
- Effective communication with hospital staff (physicians, nursing etc) as it pertains to patient assessment, continued stay, and discharge planning.
- Maintain HIPAA
- In facility round and follow up calls on patients daily according to policy and procedure
- Formulate discharge and aftercare plans with patient’s involvement
- Reporting of daily census to corporate office
- Perform community outreach telephone calls daily to various agencies
- Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment
- Other related duties as determined by supervisor
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Services with at least a minimum of 2 years of social service and/or clinical service work
- Must have knowledge of addiction and/or dependence
- Substance abuse counselor and/or case manager, previous experience in substance abuse withdrawal, MAT Treatment, or detox is a plus
- Must be a team player that is willing to accept and promote goals with minimal supervision and have the ability to assist and support others
- Ability to identify problems and implement solutions
- Ability to handle stressful situations and interact with others
- Past experience in hospital setting and hospital management preferred
- Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
- Generous paid time off accrual
- Excellent growth and development opportunities
- Satisfying and rewarding work striving to overcome the opioid epidemic