Admissions Counselor

Rimrock Foundation • Billings, MT

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Provides comprehensive evaluations on outpatients and inpatients, assuring accurate placement of patients. Assures adherence to state statutes and rules, CARF standards, and federal regulations including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. Positively represents the organization and promotes Rimrock’s Mission to the community.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Psychology or Human Services.
• Must be licensed Addiction Counselor in Montana or eligible for licensing.
• CPR/First Aid certified.
• Biopsychosocial evaluation skills
• ability to administer testing instruments
• oral and written communication skills
• ability to relate to the public and represent Rimrock’s mission.
• Computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft software including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or other Behavioral Science degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessments on inpatients and assigned outpatients.
• Applies patient placement criteria to assure appropriate referral of patients within the continuum of care.
• Assists in telephone services to public and patients and responding to inquiries, documenting these calls in TIER and communicates with supervisor.
• Provides educational presentations as scheduled to patients and the public.
• Coordinates admissions with other departments to assure flow of services to patients being evaluated.
• Attends staffing presentations for treatment planning as scheduled.
• Assures records are maintained according to CARF, state and Rimrock policies and standards.
• Attends in-service and departmental meetings.
• Facilitates a Family Week group as assigned by supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level