Admissions Counselor

AtlantiCare; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

FSAs

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

AtlantiCare is seeking an Admissions Counselor in New Jersey to conduct initial admission interviews, collect and process data, and coordinate referrals. The role includes chart assembly, data entry, and client orientation to program rules, with a focus on maintaining census requirements and teamwork.

This full-time behavioral health position requires a high school diploma plus CADC/LSW/LAC credentials and certifications (CPI, BLS, HeartSaver First Aid within 90 days).

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CADC, LSW or LAC required.
• CPI, American Heart Association BLS and HeartSaver First Aid required within 90 days of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Conduct the initial admission interview and collect data for potential admission.
• Assemble client charts, enter data, and schedule appointments.
• Orient clients to program rules and regulations and assist with referrals.
• Maintain census requirements and work with leadership to support program goals.

Education

High School Diploma

CADC

LSW

LAC

CPI

BLS (CPR)

HeartSaver First Aid

Job description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of Leadership, the Admissions Counselor is responsible for the initial admission interview to include the collection and processing of all data regarding potential admission, the completion of all forms releases and referrals, and the orientation of all clients.The Admission Counselor will assemble the client chart, enter computer data schedule appointments accordingly, interacts with various referral sources and orients the client to the rules and regulations of the applicable program. In addition, the Admissions Counselor will also be responsible for maintain census requirements to the best of their ability.

This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent required.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: CADC, LSW or LAC required. CPI, American Heart Association BLS and HeartSaver First Aid required within 90 days of hire or transfer.

EXPERIENCE: None

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Demonstrates the technical competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires repetitive motion, hearing, pushing, reaching, and reading, seeing, speaking, standing and walking a majority of the time. Spends time with such equipment as computer terminal, fax machine, copier, and telephone. Essential functions of this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

This position reports to department leadership.

The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. This position reports to department leadership and supervises incumbents as assigned.

• Job Identification 100752
• Job Category Behavioral Health
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Pay Range $25.48 - $38.25
• Holidays Required Yes
• Weekends Required Yes
• Hrs Per Week 37.5
• Posting Requirement Post Int & Ext

Total Rewards at AtlantiCare

At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans with employer contributions
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Wellness Programs to help you thrive
• Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.

Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.

Pay Transparency

In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law" in impacted states, which mandate employers to list salary ranges in job advertisements and promotions.

AtlantiCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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