ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR

Preferred Behavioral Health Group•Lakewood, NJ

1h•$0 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Admissions Counselor performs comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for adults aged 18 and older seeking outpatient Recovery Support Services. The role includes formulating diagnoses, determining appropriate levels of care, and admitting or referring clients to agency programs or external providers based on their needs and clinical recommendations. The counselor collaborates with the Program Director on assigning clients to clinical staff and completes Individual Service Plans for Adult Partial Care clients. The position also requires complete and policy-compliant medical record documentation, third-party billing documentation, accurate caseload reports, adherence to appointment and office schedules, and participation in supervision and staff meetings. The employee must maintain CPR/First Aid certification and demonstrate computer proficiency and the ability to follow organizational policies and procedures. The role is full-time with a stated salary of $50,000. It is based at 700 Airport Road, Lakewood, New Jersey. Candidates must hold a qualifying master's degree and New Jersey licensure, and have experience working with adults with a wide range of emotional and behavioral needs. Pre- and post-employment screening requirements include criminal history and drug and alcohol checks, periodic physical exams and TB screening, and proof of MMR vaccination.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or another recognized mental health discipline.
New Jersey licensure as LSW, LAC, LAMFT, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.
Experience working with adults with a wide range of emotional and behavioral needs.
Maintain required CPR/First Aid certification.
Submit to a criminal history check.
Submit to drug and alcohol screening before employment and thereafter in accordance with PBHG policy.
Obtain a physical exam before the start date and every three years thereafter.
Submit to Mantoux/TB testing before the start date and a TB Symptom Assessment form annually thereafter.
Provide proof of Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccination.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and formulate diagnoses in accordance with assessment content and organizational policy.
Document provisional diagnosis, risk category, level of compliance, preliminary treatment plan, and recommendations for ongoing treatment.
Assess clients using the Addiction Severity Index in NJSAMS or another standardized clinical interview tool, and diagnose substance use disorders using the DSM-5.
Determine appropriate levels of care according to ASAM Criteria.
Admit or refer clients to agency programs or external service providers according to current needs and clinical recommendations, including identifying special treatment needs and referring high-risk clients.
Collaborate with the Program Director regarding assignment of clients to clinical staff.
Complete medical record documentation in accordance with organizational policy, including timely client-contact records, referrals for separate assessments, and an up-to-date Problem List reflecting integrated client needs.
Adhere to appointment and office assignment schedules.
Complete necessary third-party billing documentation.
Ensure the accuracy of caseload reports.
Participate in supervision and attend staff meetings as directed.
Complete all Individual Service Plans with Adult Partial Care clients.
Maintain required CPR/First Aid certification.
Demonstrate computer proficiency and follow policies and procedures outlined in the HR Manual and Employee Handbook.