Admissions Counselor-Residential- Mental Health-Children/Youth

Andrus Childrens Center; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to supporting children and youth in need. As an Admissions Counselor, you will play a crucial role in guiding families through the admissions process, conducting assessments, and collaborating with various departments to ensure a smooth transition for students. This full-time role offers a supportive environment where your skills in communication and relationship-building will shine. With generous benefits, including ample vacation time and professional development opportunities, this position is perfect for someone passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families.

Benefits

Generous PTO

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's in social work preferred.
• Experience with at-risk families and childhood trauma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct admissions interviews and screenings for prospective students.
• Coordinate admission decisions with interdisciplinary teams.
• Market and present to stakeholders, maintaining professional relationships.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Admissions Counselor-Residential- Mental Health-Children/Youth

Employer: Andrus Childrens Center | Location: Yonkers, NY | Closing date: May 10, 2025

Position Details: Specialty Admissions | Position Type: Counselor | Hours: Full-time | Employment Type: Permanent | Organization Type: Other

Job Description

Overview of Admissions Counselor

The Admissions Counselor is responsible for working closely with the Director of Admissions and covering those duties whenever the Director is unavailable. Responsibilities include conducting admissions interviews and screenings, leading campus tours, reviewing referrals for day and residential programs (with a focus on day referrals), and performing duties as assigned by the Director of Admissions. The ideal candidate must be personable, effective in working with families, and collaborative with clinical, residential, and school departments. Maintaining strong relationships with internal teams and external agencies is essential, along with representing Andrus professionally at meetings.

Schedule: Generally, 9am - 5pm weekdays. The role accrues 4 weeks of vacation annually.

Essential Functions

• Review referrals, including educational and clinical documentation, to determine fit for Andrus programs.
• Conduct intake interviews to assess program suitability.
• Coordinate admission decisions with the Assistant Director and other department heads.
• Ensure receipt of all required documentation in collaboration with CSE/DSS.
• Lead tours of facilities and programs for students, families, and stakeholders.
• Partner with an interdisciplinary team to facilitate admissions.
• Monitor and maintain the campus census to ensure program viability.
• Network and market to stakeholders, maintaining professional relationships.
• Serve as the Acting Director in admissions in their absence.
• Improve the intake experience for students and families.
• Coordinate with relevant departments for students’ first day of admission.
• Oversee admissions targets and deliverables.
• Market and present to school districts, hospitals, advocacy groups, and parents.
• Implement recruitment strategies to increase census and enrollment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s in social work or related field preferred.
• Clinical background and experience with at-risk families, childhood trauma, abuse, or family violence preferred.
• Fluent in written and spoken Spanish preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in Word & Excel.
• Knowledge of child development, psychosocial dynamics, and child abuse and neglect.
• Supervisory skills and understanding of administrative policies.
• Valid Class D driver’s license in good standing for at least 3 years.
• Alignment with organizational core values.

Benefits

• Generous PTO, including 4 weeks of vacation, floating holidays, and personal/sick time.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Aflac Benefits.
• Flex Spending Accounts, Employer Paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance.
• Opportunities for Professional Development.

Physical and Travel Requirements

Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel within Westchester County. Meeting these requirements may require reasonable accommodations.

• Lift, reach, walk, climb stairs, bend.

Additional Information

Andrus reserves the right to modify duties at any time. Andrus is an equal opportunity employer.

Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.