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GULF COAST CENTER - JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Admissions Specialist
Location: Angleton, TX
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Working Status: Full Time with Benefits
Summary:
Gulf Coast Center is committed to fostering an open, inclusive, and supportive environment that welcomes and embraces diversity in all forms. Gulf Coast Center defines diversity broadly including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, abilities (mental/physical), gender, gender identity, immigrant status, language, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and age. Gulf Coast Center embraces trauma sensitive and informed practices, provides suicide safer care, and fosters a safe and compassionate environment that promotes racial and health equity.
Job Duties: (To be performed with or without accommodation as based on ADA requirements)
The Admissions Specialist will be responsible for the following:
Essential Job Duties:
Support overall SAMHSA grant initiatives, adhering to timelines and requirements.
Coordinate access to care via initial screening for admission eligibility and assess need for routine or crisis related services for youth and/or adult services.
Support provider workflow and patient care by coordinating with department staff regarding financial, benefit, and medical services.
Conduct the Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment (ANSA) every 6 months and/or Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessment (CANS) every 90 days or as clinically indicated for individuals as required and assigned. Responsible for ensuring the completion of the initial and annual ANSA/CANS recertification pursuant to the Praed Foundation and HHSC contract. Any lapse in certification will result in formal disciplinary action. Exception: If certification lapse/expiration is reported to supervisor within 24 hours of expiration date, employee will be granted opportunity to recertify by close of following business day. Any lapse/expiration greater than 24 hours will result in termination of employment. Additionally, all certified ANSA/CANS users are required to participate in semi-annual quality assurance training activity conducted by identified ANSA/CANS Super User.
Develops person-centered recovery plans based on patient's needs and preferences.
Link to resources and support care coordination activities.
Ensure persons served are connected and engaged with services; ensure individual/family choice is promoted,
Facilitate patient education accessing resources developed.
Collect, organize, and submit NOMS data to Data Specialist and Project Manager.
Relationship building with community partners and referral sources to ensure access to the right care at the right time for persons served through care coordination activities.
Specific to working with adults, utilize a variety of skills training methods in conjunction with the IMR (Illness Management and Recovery Model) and may utilize the following intervention strategies: instruction, positive feedback, repetition, role play, behavioral reversal, in-vivo practice and coaching as it relates to an individual's ability to obtain, maintain, or retain integrated employment and/or housing of their choice.
Will be responsible and accountable for the adherence to and promotion of the agency compliance policy and will require communication with various departments to foster, develop and continue our community partnerships as it relates to the position.
Treat all individuals with the utmost courtesy, decency and respect.
Provide responsive, and efficient services.
Interact with staff, consumers, local entities and advocacy groups to provide a service that meets local needs.
Provide highest level of Customer Service for both internal and external customers.
Required to report personnel leave; flex time and emergency leave to assigned supervisor.
Strict adherence to the professional, ethical, and legal requirements set forth in GCC's Business Code of Conduct as well as the Corporate Compliance Plan.
Consistent adherence to the Center's Dress Code.
Consistent adherence to Center safety guidelines and expectations.
May be required to travel within Brazoria and Galveston Counties.
Out of region travel may be required to attend trainings.
Must maintain a clear driving record and driver's license in accordance with our Driver Policy.
Requires current Texas Driver's License, reliable transportation and must maintain current auto liability insurance.
Non-Essential Job Duties:
N/A
Supervision:
Receives direct supervision from Program Manager for the Outpatient MH clinic
Required Education:
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in the behavioral sciences field of study from an accredited college or university and/or specialized QMHP certification.
Required Experience:
Preferred Experience:
Abilities/Traits:
Working Conditions:
Special Projects:
Assist supervisor when requested to complete special projects and complete all assignments within a time frame negotiated with the supervisor. Completion of other duties as assigned by supervisor as it relates to the program and position.
Job Related Physical/Mental Requirements & Environmental Conditions:
Physical:
Mental:
Work Site/Environmental Conditions:
Qualified individuals must be able to perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodations as based on ADA requirements.