Admissions Counselor

Evolve Treatment Centers; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)

Education reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A leading treatment center for addiction recovery in Alpharetta, Georgia, is seeking an Admissions Counselor. The role involves conducting initial assessments, prioritizing patient needs, and providing vital information to patients and their families. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma and experience in intake assessment. Full-time hours include some weekend shifts. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive employee benefits, including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must be actively pursuing or willing to pursue State Licensure for alcohol and/or drug counselor.
• Experience in intake and assessment preferred.
• Working knowledge of DSM‑V Substance Disorder diagnosis.
• Intake and assessment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessment of patient problems and needs.
• Prioritize patient needs and orientation issues.
• Provide information to patients and families regarding treatment.
• Provides tours for prospective patients and their families as requested.

Skills

Intake and assessment experience

Working knowledge of DSM-V Substance Disorder diagnosis

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited University

Job description

Sunrise Detox

Position Title: Admissions Counselor

Sunrise Detox is a premiere center for drug and alcohol detox. Sunrise promises to give you one of the most comfortable medical detox processes available. We believe in creating a different experience where our road to recovery is dignified. Our clients reside in comfortable modern, elegantly furnished rooms where good nutrition is also an essential part of the detoxification process. We offer individual and group counseling to clients and bring in 12‑Step meetings to show clients they are not alone once they leave treatment.

Admissions Counselor Job Description

The purpose of the Admissions Counselor is to facilitate the admission process, answer inquiries and assist patients to adjust to the detoxification program routine. The Admission Staff documents the admission process into the medical record and provides clinical staff with information concerning the patient’s presentation and clinical needs at time of intake.

Admissions Counselor Duties/Responsibilities

• Conducts initial assessment of patient problems and needs and reports to the clinical team to initiate treatment planning.
• Prioritizes patient needs and issues related to patient orientation.
• Upon initial contact, provides information to patients and families to help them decide about treatment, prepare for admission, and what they can expect to encounter.
• Provides tours for prospective patients and their families as requested.

Admissions Counselor Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited University Preferred
• Must be actively pursuing or willing to pursue State Licensure for alcohol and/or drug counselor
• Working knowledge of DSM‑V Substance Disorder diagnosis
• Intake and assessment experience preferred

Admissions Counselor Schedule

• Full time; 8:00AM – 4:30PM
• Must be open to 1 weekend shift per week

Admissions Counselor Compensation

• Hourly rate competitive with experience and location

Full‑time Employee Benefits

• Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision and STD options
• Medical FSA and Dependent Care Account
• 401(k) with company match up to 5%
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Education reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities

This job does NOT sponsor visa's and we are unable to consider out‑of‑country applicants.

If you are interested in this opportunity or know someone that you respect who would be a good fit for this position, please email:
Ray Davis – [e-mail]
Talent Acquisition Manager