Admissions Counselor

Evolve Treatment Centers; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sunrise Detox in Orlando, Florida, is seeking an Admissions Counselor to guide prospective clients through the admission process and coordinate with clinical staff to ensure a smooth intake. You will respond to inquiries, provide information to patients and families, and document admissions accurately in medical records.

The role requires a High School Diploma (Bachelor’s Degree preferred) and active pursuit of state licensure for alcohol or drug counseling, with intake/DSM V knowledge.

Qualifications

• DSM V knowledge of substance use disorders.
• Experience with intake and assessment processes preferred.
• Must be actively pursuing or willing to pursue state licensure for alcohol/drug counseling.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial assessment of patient problems and reports to clinical team to initiate treatment planning.
• Prioritizes patient needs and issues related to patient orientation.
• Provides information to patients and families to help them decide about treatment and admission.
• Gives tours for prospective patients and their families.

Skills

DSM V knowledge

Intake & assessment

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

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

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.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial assessment of patient problems and needs and reports to 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Bachelor’s Degree from 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.

Schedule

• Must be open to 1 weekend shift per week
• 7:30am - 6:00pm

Compensation

Hourly rate competitive with experience and location.

Benefits

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