Job Description ADMISSIONS ASSISTANT BASIC FUNCTION Helps admit clients to Beit T’Shuvah programs by maintaining admission guidelines, obtaining applicant information, screening applicants and generally completing admissions process. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Takes and returns all initial admission phone calls Pre-Screens and assesses potential BTS clients for possible admission Verifies benefits and eligibility for potential BTS admits, electronically and by phone Screens for appropriateness to BTS Provides referrals for those that do not meet BTS criteria Conducts intake sessions with BTS admits and completes bio-psychosocial assessments for BTS admits Ensures intake paperwork is complete and accurate by completing intake files and properly filing intake-related documents Provides assistance to Intake Coordinator as needed Maintains and ensures compliance with HIPAA regulations Maintains admission guidelines by recommending changes to admission criteria, policies and procedures All other duties as assigned EDUCATION AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree preferred Must be currently in school with RADT or already have Drug and Alcohol Counseling Certification Familiarity with Medi-Cal, Sage and KIPU Familiarity with Medi-Cal in general Familiarity with retrieving, and an understanding of, insurance VOB’s Knowledge of ASAM Experience in addiction services with emphasis on client relations preferred Must have high level of interpersonal skills, as this position continually requires demonstrated poise, professionalism, tact and diplomacy Excellent organizational skills with great attention to details Good follow-through and completion of tasks and projects Experience in a residential treatment setting preferred Excellent typing skills required LICENSE Must be currently in school with RADT or already have Drug and Alcohol Counseling Certification