Admissions Counselor - Addiction Services

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation; Mission Farms (MN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is seeking a Patient Placement Counselor to meet with qualified applicants, assess for program suitability and level of care, and guide families through the pre-admission process.

You will collaborate with clinical teams, document in the EHR, and support transitions from applicant to admitted patient while maintaining privacy guidelines. CPR certification and state licensure are required, with LMHC/LC/LSC credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Master’s Degree in behavioral health preferred
• Certificate/degree in addiction counseling or equivalent required
• Must be age 21 or older
• Complete 30-hour Adolescent Development Course within 1 year of hire (MN sites only)
• CPR certification or obtain within 30 days (AHA or Red Cross)
• Proficient with technology to document in EHR, attend virtual meetings, manage Outlook
• MN: LADC license required

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to determine program appropriateness and level of care
• Create a client-centered experience for referents and clients
• Document accurately in the EHR
• Communicate with clinical team and others clearly
• Provide crisis management services to prevent emergencies
• Share patient information with internal/external resources per policy and privacy rules
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure smooth admission

Skills

Communication

Crisis management

EHR documentation

Technology proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree in behavioral health

Addiction counseling certificate/degree

MN LADC license

CPR certification

Adolescent Development Course

Job description

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is seeking a Patient Placement Counselor to meet with qualified applicants, assess for program suitability and level of care, and guide families through the pre-admission process.

You will collaborate with clinical teams, document in the EHR, and support transitions from applicant to admitted patient while maintaining privacy guidelines. CPR certification and state licensure are required, with LMHC/LC/LSC credentials preferred.