Admissions Counselor (CADC/LPC/LSW) - Chicago

Alpharus Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Alpharus Health, a national nonprofit behavioral health provider, seeks a Certified Admissions Counselor in Chicago, IL. The CADC/LPC/LSW role involves interviewing clients, assessing eligibility for services, completing forms, and answering inquiries.

The work schedule is Monday–Friday, with some weekend hours as needed. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 100 hours of clinical training, CADC/LPC/LSW licensure, and at least two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent life experience with 100 hours of clinical training.
• Current CADC, LPC, or LSW licensure in the state of hire.
• Minimum 2 years of counseling experience in substance use or mental health.
• Ability to work full-time, with some weekends/days/evenings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admission by interviewing clients or reps to gather information and prepare initial treatment plans.
• Determine insurance eligibility and obtain necessary consent signatures.
• Respond to inquiries about services and programs.
• Maintain census counts and waiting lists in residential centers.

Skills

Interviewing

Counseling

Assessment

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Clinical training

Job description

Alpharus Health, a national nonprofit behavioral health provider, seeks a Certified Admissions Counselor in Chicago, IL. The CADC/LPC/LSW role involves interviewing clients, assessing eligibility for services, completing forms, and answering inquiries.

The work schedule is Monday–Friday, with some weekend hours as needed. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 100 hours of clinical training, CADC/LPC/LSW licensure, and at least two years of relevant experience.