Admissions Counselor - Per diem

Arms Acres; Carmel Hills (NY); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Arms Acres in Carmel, NY is seeking an Admissions Counselor to support patients as they enter our treatment program. This role helps create a welcoming, safe admissions experience and orients patients to the facility under supervision of the Shift Supervisor, Clinical Manager, and Program Director.

Responsibilities include handling and securing personal belongings, reviewing the patient handbook, and connecting patients with unit staff and case managers to ensure a smooth transition into the

Formación

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Six months of experience in a direct client or patient care environment preferred.
• One to three months of related experience and/or training.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of alcoholism and substance use disorders.

Responsabilidades

• Welcome incoming patients and assist with the handling, labeling, and secure storage of their personal belongings.
• Search patient bags, luggage, purses, and other belongings in accordance with facility policies and document findings on the admissions forms.
• Inventory and secure patient valuables, obtain required signatures, and maintain storage records.
• Follow established procedures for handling and transferring prohibited substances to the nursing station and disposing of needles and sharps in designated biohazard containers.
• Accompany patients and their belongings to the appropriate unit and assist with their transition into the facility.
• Review the patient handbook, explain applicable guidelines, and ensure required forms are completed and signed.
• Introduce patients to appropriate unit staff and/or their assigned case managers to support a smooth transition into the program.

Educación

High school diploma

Descripción del empleo

• Location 75 Seminary Rd,Carmel, NY, 10512,United States
• Base Pay $17.90 - $19.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Benefit Eligible PT/FT
• Required Degree High school

Contact information

Description

Arms Acres is seeking a compassionate, attentive, and dependable Admissions Counselor to support patients as they enter our treatment program. This role is essential to creating a welcoming, safe, and organized admissions experience for individuals beginning their treatment journey.Working under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor, Clinical Manager, and/or Program Director, the Admissions Counselor helps orient patients to the facility, explains program guidelines, manages belongings according to established procedures, and monitors the admissions area to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.

Key Responsibilities

Welcome incoming patients and assist with the handling, labeling, and secure storage of their personal belongings.

Search patient bags, luggage, purses, and other belongings in accordance with facility policies and document findings on the appropriate admissions forms.

Inventory and secure patient valuables, obtain required signatures, and maintain accurate storage records.

Follow established procedures for handling and transferring prohibited substances to the nursing station and disposing of needles and sharps in designated biohazard containers.

Accompany patients and their belongings to the appropriate unit and assist with their transition into the facility.

Review the patient handbook, explain applicable guidelines, and ensure required forms are completed and signed.

Introduce patients to appropriate unit staff and/or their assigned case managers to support a smooth transition into the program.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.

Six months of experience in a direct client or patient care environment preferred

One to three months of related experience and/or training.

Basic knowledge and understanding of alcoholism and substance use disorders.

Summary

Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.