Admissions Counselor — Recovery & Impact

Tuerk House, Inc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuerk House, Inc. is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to manage treatment-court processes and coordinate client admissions in a busy Baltimore-based program. The role requires collaboration with clinical staff to ensure timely intake and ongoing case management.

The position emphasizes adherence to confidentiality, regulatory guidelines, and quality improvement efforts within a non-profit behavioral health setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 15 credits in addiction counseling and Maryland certification/trainee status.
• Clinical supervision experience required.
• Substance Use Disorder Counseling: 2 years (Required).
• Alcohol & Drug Trainee Certification (Required).
• Preferred experience in Addiction Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a client caseload and develop treatment plans within 7 days of admission.
• Document progress toward treatment plans at least every 90 days.
• Provide alcohol and drug education in counseling sessions.
• Discharge/transfer clients according to regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date client records and transition planning.
• Ensure random urinalysis according to guidelines.
• Attend weekly supervision meetings.

Skills

Counseling theories

ASAM knowledge

Computer literacy

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

15 addiction counseling credits

Clinical Supervision experience

Job description

Tuerk House, Inc. is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to manage treatment-court processes and coordinate client admissions in a busy Baltimore-based program. The role requires collaboration with clinical staff to ensure timely intake and ongoing case management.

The position emphasizes adherence to confidentiality, regulatory guidelines, and quality improvement efforts within a non-profit behavioral health setting.