Admissions Counselor

Alpharus Health•Chicago, IL

2d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider offering substance use and mental health treatment. The Admissions Counselor coordinates clients’ admission into treatment programs by interviewing clients or their representatives, gathering relevant information, completing comprehensive assessments, and preparing initial treatment plans. The role also determines eligibility for insurance coverage or medical assistance, completes admission paperwork and obtains consent signatures, and responds to inquiries about treatment programs and services. At residential centers, the counselor completes census counts and maintains waiting lists. The position is located at 3828 W. Taylor, Chicago, Illinois, and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent education and life experience.
Ability to speak with others 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, or audit information and regularly enter data into the electronic health record.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 100 documented hours of clinical training in counseling theory and practice.
Current certification as a substance abuse counselor (CADC) or higher licensure (LPC, LSW) in the state of hire.
At least 2 years of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling.

Responsibilities

Coordinate admissions into treatment programs by interviewing clients or their representatives and collecting relevant information.
Complete comprehensive assessments and prepare initial treatment plans.
Determine eligibility for insurance coverage or medical assistance.
Complete admission forms and obtain necessary consent signatures.
Respond to inquiries about treatment programs and available services.
At residential centers, complete census counts and maintain waiting lists.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums.
Employee assistance programs focused on mental health.
403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance, and life and AD&D insurance paid for by Alpharus.
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
18 paid time off days per year, with accrual rates increasing with years of service.
9 paid company holidays.
Training and development programs.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year.
Access to online courses providing CEUs and job-related training.
Formal and informal clinical supervision.