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CRI-Help

Nonprofit addiction treatment and prevention services

Outpatient Receptionist - Multiple Teams

Part-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
$23 - $24/hr
Junior
Los Angeles, CA, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryClinical Support & Patient Administration

About the job

Requirements
  • Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Must possess basic computer skills, including email and Microsoft Word.
  • Must have excellent time management skills.
  • Must be knowledgeable in identifying patterns common to the client population.
  • Must be willing and able to work flexible schedules when required.
  • Must be registered and/or certified with one of the state-approved addiction counselor certification entities, such as CADTP, CAADE, or CCAPP.
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must have at least one year of qualifying job experience.
  • Must be willing to undergo random drug screenings.
  • Must be able to occasionally ascend and descend stairs, frequently sit for prolonged periods, and occasionally crouch below the waist and/or above the shoulders.
Responsibilities
  • Answer incoming calls, greet visitors and guests, and accept deliveries.
  • Perform urinalysis testing.
  • Generate documentation and reports regarding drug testing.
  • Answer and route phone calls to appropriate staff.
  • Screen all visitors for clearance into the facility.
  • Maintain the guest sign-in book.
  • Create forms and documents as needed using basic computer skills.
  • Maintain the lobby in a neat and professional manner.
  • Assemble new client charts and maintain files of closed charts.
  • Adhere to laws regarding client confidentiality.
  • Maintain supply inventory and coordinate office supply orders.
  • Serve as liaison to outside vendors.
  • Maintain storage of client files.
  • Pick up, sort, and distribute mail.
  • Attend weekly staff meetings to provide input regarding clients and the facility.
  • Interface with clinical staff in a professional manner.

About the company

CRI-Help helps people struggling with addiction by offering a range of nonprofit services. What they do: provide treatment programs, education, prevention, counseling, and rehabilitation for chemically dependent individuals and their families. How it works: they deliver these services through programs and support designed for individuals and families, focusing on treating addiction as a disease. How they differ from rivals: they are a long-standing nonprofit (since 1971) dedicated to changing beliefs about addiction and providing a family-inclusive, community-oriented set of resources rather than a for-profit model. Their goal: to increase the belief that addiction is a treatable disease and help people recover and rebuild their lives.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

1971

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What believers are saying

  • February 2025 hub opening immediately expanded outpatient, residential, and sobering capacity.
  • March 2026 Proposition 1 awarded $41.3 million for women-and-children expansion.
  • 2026 site materials show active programs, suggesting stable operations and sustained patient demand.

What critics are saying

  • California grant dependence exposes operations if BHCIP reimbursement slows after 2026.
  • Nonprofit facilities compete against larger county providers for beds, referrals, and clinicians.
  • Lincoln Heights expansion completion is projected January 2029; execution delays hurt growth.

What makes CRI-Help unique

  • 2025 DHCS backed CRI-Help's $21 million Los Angeles SUD Crisis Management Hub.
  • North Hollywood campus offers 165 residential beds with incidental medical services.
  • Family-oriented treatment includes visitation, family therapy, and programs for parents with children.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Vacation
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Tuition Reimbursement