Intake Specialist

Meridian is looking to add to our Admissions staff!

Schedule available is Tuesday-Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm

Position Overview:

The Intake Specialist is responsible for obtaining client demographic information, screening clients for level of care referral appropriateness, and conducting a thorough admission process while adhering to referring entity guidelines and requirements.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Duties):

1. Complete accurate and comprehensive intakes, which include a social, medical, legal, and substance use history of the client, and enhance the quality of the psychosocial assessment conducted on all clients;

2. Provide a “welcoming” experience and exceptional customer service to all who visit Meridian;

3. Ensure the completion of all designated forms and screening processes during intake and timely distribution;

4. Ensure that documentation specific to referring agency and/or funding status is identified, completed and distributed to the appropriate staff;

5.Thoroughly and accurately enter selected information into “CPI Trac” and other electronic medical record systems, as required;

6. Conduct thorough and accurate inventories of property of newly admitted clients;

7. Maintain a supply of all materials necessary to conduct intakes;

8. Maintain all reference information pertinent to client tracking and data assessment;

9. Collect and record client co-pays with accuracy;

10.Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree/Associate’s degree in appropriate academic discipline preferred or equivalent experience in behavioral health setting.
• At least one-year practical experience in therapeutic setting with emphasis on intake and screening in a rehabilitation setting, unless otherwise waived.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Ability to produce work efficiently with minimal errors.
• Ability to work well with various personality types.
• Ability to make assessment decisions based upon gathered information.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Ability to conduct self in a professional and ethical manner.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly

Meridian Health Services encourages individuals with disabilities, including those in recovery, to apply.

Employment is contingent on a background check and a clear drug screenfor illegal substances.

Addiction Treatment. Detoxification. Relapse Prevention.

Meridian Health Services helps instill hope and restore health to those suffering from substance use disorders.

Meridian Health Services has been helping individuals suffering from substance use disorders for over 40 years. We use the most advanced, modern, therapeutic practices to treat drug and alcohol addiction. Our success in Addiction Treatment is based on working with individuals to help them learn to live a balanced lifestyle. Meridian Health Services is the only treatment facility in Michigan to offer an evidence-based treatment curriculum with specialized programming components to treat opiate dependence and polysubstance dependence. Our treatment philosophy is based on the recognition that alcohol and drug addiction is a disease and that abstinence is the best way to manage the condition. We approach Addiction Treatment from a wellness perspective, working with the mind, body and spirit as being the key components of learning to live a healthy lifestyle.

We offer a competitive wage and excellent health and benefit package for full time employees. Meridian Health Services provides LIFE, LTD, STD for all full-time employees as well as health, dental and vision insurance that exceed ACA requirements. Generous paid-time off and holiday pay.

As a non-profit organization, our employees are also eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program for student loans.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Inpatient

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $17