Specialist - Admissions (58816)

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• First Step - Bridgeport, CT 06610Recovery Network of Programs, Inc. (RNP), is a private, non-profit, social service agency which has been serving the Greater Bridgeport Community and Fairfield County area since 1972. RNP is dedicated to helping those living with substance use, mental health disorders, and homelessness. Our mission is to restore hope, health, and wellbeing for individuals and families in a recovery environment that embraces compassion, dignity and respect. This position will be based in Bridgeport, CT.
• HOURS:
• Monday -
• Friday 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm CORE FUNCTIONS Facilitate over the phone screenings Welcome, register and admit clients into the centralized intake center program Collect personal information, medical histories, and insurance details relevant to admission for services Conduct screenings for each RNP program Utilize various Electronic Health Records systems Answer questions related to services and make referrals when necessary Schedule admissions appointments at appropriate programs for enrollment Carefully updates daily admissions list, as necessary Maintain a timely, accurate wait list and considers priority admission criteria when determining requests to access care Responsible for implementation and maintenance of an efficient and effective admissions process to maximize program capacity and utilization Assertively links person served to community resources and other natural supports Serve as an advocate for clients in obtaining necessary services Adheres to all documentation and reporting requirements Assumes all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor QualificationsCore Competencies High school diploma Bilingual preferred Experience working in addiction treatment preferred Ability to engage clients in professional, caring, and compassionate manner. Ability to gather, analyze and evaluate information pertinent to the screening and admission process for clients with co-occurring substance dependence and mental health issues. Knowledge of the physical, psychological, social, and economic effects of substance abuse, homelessness, medical and mental health disorders. Knowledge of principles and techniques of evidence-based counseling for integrated care. Knowledge of community resources; federal and state laws and regulations regarding client confidentiality. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships. Excellent communication skills Ability to project a professional image. Certifications, Licenses Valid Connecticut driver’s license required
• Benefits (for full time employees): Medical, Dental and Vision Flexible Healthcare or Dependent Care accounts or Health Savings Account Generous employer contribution provided for annual healthcare expenses Basic Life insurance at no cost to employee Generous Paid Time Off as well as 14 Holidays and Birthday off Retirement plan- 403b with discretionary employer contribution Tuition, License and Certification Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Optional voluntary insurance for short-term and long-term disability Recovery Network of Programs, Inc. 2 Trap Falls Rd. Suite 405, Shelton, CT 06484 All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.