- Coordinating admission into treatment program by conducting interviews of clients or their representatives to obtain relevant information, completing comprehensive assessment, and preparing initial treatment plan
- Determining eligibility for insurance coverage or medical assistance
- Completing admission forms and obtaining necessary consent signatures
- Responding to inquiries regarding treatment program and available services
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor's degree in a related field; OR equivalent education and life experience, with a minimum of 100 hours of documented clinical training in counseling theory and practice required
- Current certification as a substance abuse counselor (CADC) or higher licensure (LPC, LSW) in state of hire required
- Minimum 2 years of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling required
- Ability to speak with others in order to exchange information, conduct assessments and provide counseling.
- Ability to record and proofread information on forms and in the electronic health record.
- Ability to respond to telephones and pages and hear speech.
- Ability to use a keyboard and display to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and enter data into the electronic health record on a regular basis.
- Gateway is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Health Insurance - Including a wellness premium incentive opportunity
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off - Including 18 days of PTO and 9 paid holidays in the first year
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Saving Account
- Commuter Accounts
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Training & Development Programs
Admissions Counselor II - Springfield, United States - Gateway Foundation
Description
Are you looking to find personal and professional fulfillment, and align your career with your values?
At Gateway Foundation, our employees have an opportunity to make a difference every day by helping people with substance abuse issues gain control of their lives.
Gateway Foundation is a recognized non-profit leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. Our experts in Addiction Medicine-including highly educated clinical and medical professionals and expert psychiatrists and nurses-deliver care that never stops. Throughout Gateway's proud history of helping others, dedicated and professional employees have been vital to accomplishing our life-saving mission.
If you are a collaborative professional who shares our commitment to helping people with substance abuse and mental health issues turn their lives around - GATEWAY IS THE PLACE FOR YOU
Admissions Counselors II (CADC, LPC, LSW) are responsible for:
Gateway Foundation values its employees and provides an inclusive and diverse work environment where dedicated employees can make a difference. We are committed to engaging and rewarding our employees in meaningful ways. For eligible employees, we provide a Total Rewards Package that includes: