ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR

Stonington Institute; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Stonington Institute, a division of Universal Health Services, seeks a full-time Admissions Counselor at our Groton, CT location to support adults seeking substance abuse treatment. The role involves guiding potential patients and families, providing program information, and coordinating referrals with clinical teams.

The incumbent will perform intake screening, verify insurance, and maintain bed availability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years experience working in behavioral health/substance abuse field.
• Intake/admissions experience required.

Responsibilities

• Answers all inquiry calls and questions related to Stonington’s programs and services
• Provides intake, admission, and program information to potential patients, their families, and referral sources
• Performs telephonic screening and appropriately interprets clinical data obtained.
• Maintains census and bed availability information on an ongoing basis.
• Verification of insurance coverage.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Are you caring, compassionate and hardworking? Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development. Stonington Institute, a division of one of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), has an immediate opening for a full-time Admissions Counselor. Stonington Institute is committed to providing quality substance abuse treatment options for adults in southeastern Connecticut and surrounding areas. We offer medical detox as well as residential addictions treatment for active duty and retired military service members in our North Stonington location. Our clinic in Groton, CT, offers partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment, and is conveniently located across the street from The Inn at Trails Corner, a new 180 bed dormitory-style sober community for adult men and women who attend our outpatient day treatment programs. The Inn offers overnight accommodations, full-meal service, indoor/outdoor recreation options, a workout room, and computer center for all clients. We accept private insurance, state-funded plans and self-pay arrangements. Website: Stonington Institute | Behavioral Health North Stonington CT

Essential Job Functions

• Answers all inquiry calls and questions related to Stonington’s programs and services
• Provides intake, admission, and program information to potential patients, their families, and referral sources
• Performs telephonic screening and appropriately interprets clinical data obtained.
• Maintains census and bed availability information on an ongoing basis.
• Verification of insurance coverage.

Stonington Institute employees receive great opportunities

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation $21.00 - $26.25
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com. From Fortune, 2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

Qualifications

High school diploma required. Bachelors degree preferred. Minimum of 3 years experience working in behavioral health/substance abuse field. Intake/admissions experience required.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.