Admissions Clinician (Full-Time) (Victorville, CA)

Schedule: 8:00AM-4:30PMPosition SummaryReporting to the Admissions Manager, the Admissions Clinician is responsible for the management of the administrative functions for the Admissions Department and provide support with conducting assessments/intakes.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesPerforms clinical assessments for admissions to Phoenix House programs; performs assessments and evaluations in keeping with Phoenix House policies and procedures.This includes but is not limited to interviewing prospective patients and relatives to obtain necessary and pertinent personal and financial data to determine eligibility and appropriateness of treatment and admission.Completes progress notes, and documents provisional diagnosis and medical necessity for treatment in client's Electronic Health Record and County systems, as applicable.Performs crisis intervention sessions for families who are seeking treatment.Completes the admissions process (which may include transportation) for assigned intakes with approval by their authorized representatives.Creates the patient's Electronic Health Record, as part of the admission process and responsible for data management related to assigned county, in-network insurance provider, and/or private pay patient individual charts,Maintains and provides a list of referrals for patients who do not meet the admissions criteria.Participates in both daily admission meetings and bi-weekly individual supervision meetings with Program Director.Communicate and coordinate with Program Director regarding prospective intakes.Actively establishes and maintains contacts and communications with various organizations and agencies to increase referrals.Verify insurance benefits of potential clients including the scope of coverage, health insurance, & share of the costMaintain all required reporting functions and assure 100% completion of all admission paperwork as required by the agency, county, and other regularly bodiesEnsures compliance with local, state, and federal confidentiality laws and regulations.Communicates pertinent clinical information to the clinical team that will assume care for the patient.Attends all required staff training sessions in accordance with Phoenix House and state licensing requirements, completes all training on timeAttends and participates in program and all staff meetingsAdheres to and promotes the Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values while acting as a role model for othersOther duties as assignedEducation/Experience/CredentialsMaster's Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or related fieldAMFT or ACSW with current California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) Registration required.LMFT or LCSW with current California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) Registration a plusMust maintain licensure as a condition of employment.Experience in Substance Abuse or Mental Health preferredExperience with SAPC, DMH, Community Care Licensing, and other governing bodies preferredEvidenced-Based Trained/Certified in MAP, TF-CBT, SS PreferredMust maintain a valid California Drivers' License, have proof of automobile insurance and maintain a safe driving record based on Phoenix House policyKnowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesDemonstrated commitment and adherence to Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values: I CARE For-Integrity, Collaboration Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward-ThinkingProficiency in MS Office systemsAbility to utilize an electronic medical recordProficiency with SAPC, DMH, Community Care Licensing, and other governing bodiesEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with othersCommunicate effectively with others both orally and in writingAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced changing environmentAbility to establish and consistently enforce appropriate boundaries with patientsAbility to model positive behavior and demeanorUnderstanding of addiction, co-occurring models, and treatment modalitiesUnderstanding of adult/adolescent development and family systemsExcellent time management and organizational skillsAbility to be flexible; problem solver, self-directed; customer service-oriented, and collaborativeSkills and ability to engage and develop a rapport with patients and families of various backgroundsBilingual in Spanish preferred