STARS Intake Specialist-Cert

STARS Intake Specialist-Cert

Join the Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services Team in providing a recovery-oriented environment in which patients can address their substance abuse disorders in a holistic manner in our new residential facility opening in the summer.

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE

In collaboration with the treatment team, works to ensure that high risk clients are triaged and referred to treatment in a manner that reflects our commitment to trauma informed, evidenced-based practices.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services provide a continuum of substance use services to adults and their families. Members of the Samaritan Treatment and Recovery team work in a multi-disciplinary approach, in both residential and outpatient settings providing evidenced, trauma informed treatment.

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor Level I (CADC I) or National Certification Addiction Counselor I (NCAC I) required. CADC II, NCAC II, or higher certification preferred.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required within 30 days of hire.

Experience and / or training in computer applications required.

If responsible for driving SHS vehicles, then successful completion of Drivers Privileges for SHS Vehicles application process required.

All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment / post offer drug screen.

Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Adaptability / Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse client populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to clients.

Stress Tolerance and Self Control - Ability to maintain patience and composure, control emotions, set clear boundaries and moderate high stress, difficult situations.

Service Orientation - Successfully apply knowledge of various resources / models of recovery to assist and care for others.

Communication and teamwork – Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Brings others together and tries to reconcile differences.

Strong ASAM assessment, placement criteria skills. Knowledge of recovery support systems. Familiarity with Medication Assisted Treatment.

Strong Computer Skills.

Advanced understanding of ASAM PPC-2R and DSM-5.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely

(1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally

(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently

(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually

(67 – 100% of the

time)

CLIMB – LADDER

LIFT (Floor to Waist : 0"-36") 0-20 Lbs

LIFT (Floor to Waist : 0"-36") 20-40 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest : 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest : 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye : up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Overhead : 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

SQUAT Static (hold >

30 sec)

SQUAT Repetitive

BEND FORWARD at waist

ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

REACH – Forward

REACH - Upward

STAND

SIT

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

CLIMB – STAIRS

WALK – INCLINE

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands / wrists

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

GRASP Hand / Fist

FINGER DEXTERITY

PINCH Fingers

PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

PUSH (40-60 pounds force)

PULL (0-20 pounds force)

PULL (40 - 60 pounds force)

None specified

None Specified

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