Admissions Counselor: Help People Access Care

Gateway Foundation; Lake Villa (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Alpharus Health in Lake Villa, IL seeks Admissions Counselors to coordinate admissions, conduct client interviews, determine insurance eligibility, and manage admission documentation in a fast-paced behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities include assessing needs, answering inquiries about services, and maintaining accurate records in the electronic health system, with a Monday–Friday schedule and rotating shifts. Benefits include comprehensive health plans and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education with 100 hours of documented clinical training in counseling theory and practice.
• Minimum 6 months of experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admission into treatment by interviewing clients or representatives and preparing initial treatment plans.
• Determine eligibility for insurance coverage or medical assistance.
• Complete admission forms and obtain necessary signatures.

Skills

Interviewing

Counseling

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education

Job description

Alpharus Health in Lake Villa, IL seeks Admissions Counselors to coordinate admissions, conduct client interviews, determine insurance eligibility, and manage admission documentation in a fast-paced behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities include assessing needs, answering inquiries about services, and maintaining accurate records in the electronic health system, with a Monday–Friday schedule and rotating shifts. Benefits include comprehensive health plans and retirement options.