Are you looking for the best place to work? Join Addiction Recovery Care, LLC (ARC) which was selected as one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Kentucky by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, based on surveys of our employees!

Are you passionate about serving in an environment of shared purpose and shared goals while driving the ARC mission and values to excellence for our clients, patients and team members? ARC has been leading the way and has become one of the fastest growing healthcare systems in Kentucky (and beyond!) in addiction treatment, mental health services and improving lives by creating opportunities for people to discover hope and live their God-given destiny!

ARC is ready to offer you “The B.E.S.T. of ARC” (Balance, Energy, Safety, Training) on day 1 when you enter through our doors. ARC is a thriving, dynamic, and fast-paced healthcare system environment where compassion, accountability, respect for the dignity of life, entrepreneurship, and stewardship are key elements of everything we do!

We are hiring a Intake Assessment Nurse for our growing team! The Intake AssessmentNurse is a vital member of the Intake Team. The Intake Assessment Nurse is responsible for assessing all referrals with potential problematic medical concerns prior to that client being scheduled for admission.

Key Responsibilities:

Nursing Degree ( LPN with applicable experience)
Active Nursing License in the state of KY which is in good standing
Mental health or substance abuse treatment experience preferred
Knowledge of addictions and mental health complications
Knowledge of the 12-Step Recovery Program
Knowledge and competency in problem-solving, stress management, ethics, and team building
Knowledge of alcohol and other drugs that includes:
- Alcohol and addictive drugs and their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual impact on the individual
- Alcohol and addictive drugs and their impact on the family
- Ability to determine if a medical emergency exists and to take appropriate action, when necessary
Knowledge of emergency procedures used in case of alcohol and/or drug overdose
Knowledge of the stages of alcohol and other drug withdrawals and ability to
take appropriate action at each stage
Knowledge of Federal, State and Municipal laws and/or regulations that regulate the treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction, including:
- Confidentiality
- Persons Served/Client Rights
- Professional Code of Ethics
- Discrimination

Key Experience and Education Needed:

Conducts telehealth nursing assessments on all referrals that present with illnesses, physical limitations, or other potential medical concerns that could present challenges to the referral becoming an admission. If telehealth is not an option a phone screen will be performed in lieu of the video assessment
Member of the Client Access Team
Communicates with Medical to be fully informed of the capabilities of the facilities as well as to keep them informed of any potential client needs prior to the client coming to treatment
Observe and assess clients for clinical signs and symptoms and follow prescribed course of treatment
Maintain company and house rules at all times
Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA laws
The Nurse is expected to protect the privacy of all persons served/client information in accordance with Addiction Recovery Care, LLC/ Odyssey, Inc.’s privacy policies, procedures, and practices, as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with the general principle of professionalism as a healthcare provider
The Nurse may access protected health information (PHI) and other persons served/client information only to the extent that is necessary to complete your job duties. The incumbent may only share such information with those who have a need to know specific persons served/client information you have in your possession to complete their job responsibilities related to treatment, payment, or other operations
Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and assumption of responsibilities not delineated in the job description which are related to work as a member of an addiction treatment team
Bring policy/personnel issues to supervision as they arise
The nurse is encouraged and expected to report, without the threat of retaliation, any concerns regarding policies and procedures on client privacy and any observed practices in violation of the policy to their supervisor
Must have the ability to interact with staff and persons served/clients in a professional and respectful manner
Adhere to Confidentiality requirements as outlined in 42 CFR, Part 2
Computer literate with experience in a Windows environment
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Attention to detail and organization are a must
Ability to prioritize work and work-related responsibilities
Ability to coordinate and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail

ARC full-time employees enjoy very attractive benefits packages for employees and their families to include health, dental, vision, life insurance, a wide array of ancillary insurance products for life’s needs, 401(k) plan with company matching and to ensure the work-life balance - generous paid vacation, sick, holiday and maternity/paternity leave policies.

Come join ARC and transform lives anchored in strong family relationships, social responsibility and meaningful career paths by empowering our nationally recognized crisis to career model!

Addiction Recovery Care, LLC and its affiliated entities are an equal opportunity employer.

ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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