Admissions Counselor

Evolve Treatment Centers

Town of Islip (NY)

On-site

USD 26,139 - 37,229

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401k with company match

Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)

Education reimbursement

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

A leading detox center in the Town of Islip is seeking an Admissions Counselor to facilitate the admissions process and assist patients in adjusting to treatment. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma and is pursuing licensure for counseling. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, providing information to patients and families, and documenting the admission process. This full-time role offers compensation at $23/hour and various employee benefits, including medical insurance and 401k options.

Qualifications

Must be pursuing or willing to pursue State Licensure for alcohol and/or drug counselor.
Working knowledge of DSM V Substance Disorder diagnosis.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial assessments of patient needs.
Provide information to patients and families about treatment.
Document the admission process in the medical record.
Conduct tours for prospective patients and families.

Skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Assessment and intake skills

Knowledge of substance disorder diagnosis

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree

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 in to 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 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 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

Must be open to 1 weekend shift per week

Admissions Counselor Compensation

$23/hour

Full time employees may be eligible for the following