Admissions Counselor - Indiana

Groups Recover Together, Inc.•Remote, IN

2d•$25 - $38•Remote

About The Position

Groups Recover Together provides treatment for opioid addiction through community support, outpatient weekly group therapy, and medication to manage withdrawal. Its coordinated care model brings together counselors, providers, care navigators, and administrators to support members’ recovery. The Admissions Counselor leads the treatment team alongside providers, care navigators, and administrators; provides counseling and intake services; and coordinates decisions about member treatment. The role is largely remote, though occasional office attendance may be requested. The position requires reliable internet and telephone service, with download speeds over 40 Mbps, upload speeds over 10 Mbps, and a strong Wi-Fi signal. The posting lists a schedule of Monday–Friday, 9:15 AM–7:15 PM EST and also states that the employee must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed. It contains two different hourly pay ranges: $29.34–$37.73 in the overview and $25.00–$28.85 in the qualifications section.

Requirements

Master’s degree.
Full licensure as an LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or LCAC, with ability and willingness to obtain licensure reciprocity in other states.
At least two years of experience completing intakes in a substance use disorder setting.
High comfort level with technology, including EMR, email, software, and mobile apps such as Google Apps.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Access to reliable internet and telephone services, including download speeds over 40 Mbps, upload speeds over 10 Mbps, and a strong Wi-Fi signal at the remote work location.
Ability to talk and hear; often sit and use hands and fingers; and occasionally stand, walk, reach, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Close vision is required.
Must undergo a background check for convictions directly related to the job’s duties and responsibilities, following a conditional offer.

Responsibilities

Adhere to Groups Recovery System and provide consistent, high-quality counseling activities to support clinical outcomes.
Conduct intake assessments to evaluate individuals’ appropriateness for the program.
Complete assigned clinical assessments each day.
Provide individual support as needed, including crisis intervention, referrals, liaison with outside parties involved in member treatment, and coordination with Care Navigators.
Use the custom EMR to document member progress efficiently and ensure clinicians in the office follow the same documentation approach.
Partner with providers to evaluate the appropriateness of treatment for each member entering the program.
Manage compliance activities associated with member admission requirements and related documentation.
Participate in internal and external training required to maintain licensure.
Document care coordination needs handled by the Care Navigator.
Represent the treatment team in discussions about difficult members.
Manage and further develop clinical skills and knowledge of Groups roles, responsibilities, and clinical service model.
Perform other duties as assigned.