Posted 1mo ago

Intake Counselor (56813)

@ Phoenix House
Long Island City, New York, United States
$40k-$44k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:conducts assessments, coordinates admissions, maintains documentation
Requirements Summary:Master's Degree in Social Work or Mental Health related field; NYS LMSW/LMHC in good standing; CASAC preferred; minimum 2 years in substance use treatment admissions; bilingual preferred.
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Job Description

SUMMARY 

Under the supervision of the Program Director, screens, interviews, schedules, and completes assessments and Intake utilizing Comprehensive Intake Assessment, Modified Mini Screening, LOCADTR3.  This position is grant funded and will end on 9/2028.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. 

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 

  • Conducts level of care assessments 

  • Case conference assessments with medical/psych department plus campus leader 

  • Coordinates and completes the admission process to maintain an accurate daily census 

  • Assist in making referrals to patients that are not appropriate for our services 

  • Coordinates and completes the admission of patients with approval by their authorized representatives and/or funding agencies. 

  • Performs assessments, screening, and crisis intervention with patients as required. 

  • Evaluates test results, psych evaluations and other reports/interviews to determine if candidate is appropriate for treatment at Phoenix House. 

  • Maintains accurate and timely documentation in accordance with the expectations and standards of Phoenix House policy and procedures and state licensing requirements. 

  • Participates in clinical reviews, staff meetings, trainings, and other meetings in accordance with program needs. 

  • Establish and maintains community agency communications and contacts.  

  • Assists in marketing the program and increasing the referral base. 

  • Attends all required staff training sessions in accordance with Phoenix House and state licensing requirements. 

  • Adheres to and promotes the Phoenix House mission and values.  Acts as a role model to patients and other staff. 

  • Adheres to the professional ethics and conduct of standards as established by professional licensure and the policies of Phoenix House. 

  • Carries a clinical caseload to maintain direct service connection and model best practices in client engagement and documentation. 

  • Provides individual counseling and facilitates group therapy sessions in alignment with program needs and as directed by the Program Director. 

  • Assists site leadership in overseeing day-to-day clinical operations, ensuring timely completion of documentation, service delivery, and coordination of care. 

  • Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings to promote collaborative treatment planning and continuity of care. 

  • Assists in addressing operational or clinical issues that arise and provides leadership support as needed. 

 

 

COMPETENCIES (KSA’s) 

  • Ethical Practices 

  • Judgment  

  • Relationship Management 

  • Emotional Intelligence 

  • Empathy 

  • Professional Boundaries 

  • Interview Skills 

  • Global and Cultural Awareness 

  • Critical Evaluation 

  • Problem Solving 

  • Decision Making 

  • Communication 

  • Teamwork  

  • Crisis Management 

  • Technical Capacity