STARS Intake Specialist-Certified

Summary

• **OPEN NOW** Join the Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services Team in providing a recovery-oriented environment in which patients can address their substance use disorders in a holistic manner in our new residential facility.

• 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