Admissions Coordinator Jobs

Liberation Programs is hiring a Full Time Admissions Coordinator to perform In-take Assessments for individuals entering our Residential Treatment Programs for Substance Use Disorders. The Admissions Coordinator will assist in assuring expedient admissions of persons seeking treatment, conducting assessments, assigning the person to the appropriate level of care and ensuring that programs are at capacity.

DUTIES

• Place reminder calls to clients about their appointment
• Collaborate with other agency departments to increase interagency referrals and use of available treatment slots
• Report weekly on new admissions using the AWARDS admission reports
• Complete psychiatric MINI and Medical History Form
• Coordinate and manage agency admission process
• Maintain schedule
• Complete assessments (Intake paperwork - complete and accurate)
• Conduct outreach at the request of the Director
• Coordinate with the Team Leader for client assignment to primary clinicians
• Schedule intakes
• Ensure utilization remain above 90%
• Conduct HIV risk assessment and inform client of the Ora-Sure test
• Recommend clinically appropriate referrals while satisfying the needs of referral sources
• Provide Medical Director/ Physician with all required information to complete medical assessment
• Ensure clients are admitted to treatment within 72 hours of initial contact with agency, either by telephone or walk in
• Complete financial authorizations for initial assessment and refer client to the Entitlement Specialist for follow-up sessions
• Place follow-up calls to clients who miss their appointment
• Refer and schedule an appointment with the entitlement specialist for all clients who are unemployed, without benefits, and might be eligible for benefits
• Follow-up with referral sources to communicate client status, including documentation and or telephone communication

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in evaluating and determining appropriate service needs for individuals needing care
• 2 years experience working with similar population
• Experience with collecting data and generating reports
• Excellent writing and verbal skills
• CT License strongly preferred (LCSW, LADC, LMFT, LPC)

What We Offer:

• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• HRSA Student Loan Forgiveness Participant
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health, Dependent Care, Parking and Transit
• Generous Paid Time Off Policy
• Supportive Work Environment
• 401K with Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Short Term Disability

Who We Are:

Liberation Programs is one of Fairfield County's leading behavioral health organizations specializing in treatment for all types of substance use disorders including alcohol, opiates, depressants and stimulants. Our goal is to help individuals and families overcome addiction in order to restore their lives and ultimately strengthen our communities. Liberation provides services for youth, adults and families that include two inpatient treatment programs, outpatient and intensive outpatient services, health education for older adults and people living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses, treatment and resources for adolescents and their families, education and prevention efforts in the community, and permanent supportive housing for families. In operation since 1971, the agency has sites in Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk and Bridgeport and served more than 2,400 individuals in our last fiscal year.

Our Mission:

Liberation Programs' mission is to provide prevention, treatment and recovery services to help individuals and their families impacted by substance use and mental health conditions to foster hope and maintain wellness.