Intake and Outreach Health Care Coordinator at LESC – New York, New York

BASIC FUNCTION: Coordinate the intake/admission process for the substance use disorder treatment Program, including opioid treatment, to ensure compliance with State/Federal Regulations. Provide education and training on HIV/AIDS to staff and clients—special emphasis to be placed on risk reduction factors and primary management of HIV infection.

MAJOR DUTIES:

· Conducts clinical assessment with candidates and implements admissions criteria for direct admission.

· Complete all required consent forms.

· Serves as the liaison between referral sources during the admission process.

· Completes OASAS required reports.

· Conducts Outreach in various settings

· Receives phone referrals, sets up screening appointments, and writes notes on assessment interviews.

· Works closely with mental health professionals and medical staff regarding clients’ medical/psychological issues, relating to appropriateness for admission.

· Submits reports concerning the number of clients seen and disposition.

· Submits census reports indicating the number of clients on the waiting list, and the number of clients in the program, discharges, and new admissions.

· Maintains relationships through ongoing Outreach with all potential referral sources.

· Provides overall health education, counseling, and referral services for clients with HIV/AIDS with emphasis on risk prevention, tuberculosis, viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases, and other communicable diseases.

· Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM

SALARY: $50,000 - $60,000 / year dependent on experience.

LOCATION: New York, NY 10002

We offer excellent benefits including:

• Generous time off that includes 4 weeks of vacation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Discounted Commuter benefits
• Life insurance & Long term disability
• Eligible for Federal Student Loan Repayment Program
• Training and other additional voluntary benefits

To join our diverse team, please include salary requirements with your resume/application submission.

Please visit us at www.lesc.org

EEO Minorities/Women/Disabled/Vet

QUALIFICATION - EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

· BA and/or a satisfactory equivalent combination of work experience, education and/or training and Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC). Must be multi-culturally sensitive to the treatment needs of clients. Computer competent.