ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR

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Job Title: Admissions Counselor

Program: Recovery Support Services - MICA PC

location: 700 Airport Road, Lakewood New Jersey 08701

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $50,000.00

Job Description/Summary

Performs comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments on adults 18+ seeking outpatient Recovery Support Services. Collaborates with Program Director regarding the assignment of clients to clinical staff. Provides referrals outside the department when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• · Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and formulate diagnosis:

  o Diagnosis is congruent with assessment content, and assessments completed in compliance with organization policy.

  o Written assessments include, provisional diagnosis, risk category, level of compliance and preliminary treatment plan with recommendations for ongoing treatment.

  o Assessing clients using the Addiction Severity Index in NJSAMS or other standardized clinical interview tool, and diagnosing clients for substance use disorder using the DSM-5

  o Determining the appropriate level of care according to ASAM Criteria;

  · Admits/Refers clients to agency program(s) or external service providers according to current needs and/or clinical recommendation

  o Recommendations include identification of special treatment needs or referral of high-risk clients.

  o Collaborates with Program Director regarding the assignment of clients to clinical staff.

• Complete medical record documentation:

  o Medical record documentation will comply with organization policy

  o Records will reflect client contact within required time frames

  o Records will reflect referrals for separate assessments as per policy

  o Problem List will reflect current integration of client needs

• Adheres to appointment and office assignment schedule;

• Completes all necessary third-party billing documentation;

• Ensures accuracy of caseload reports;

• Participates in supervision and attends staff meetings as directed

• Completes all Individual Service Plans with Adult Partial Care clients.

Competencies

• Must maintain required CPR/First Aid certification.
• Demonstrates computer proficiency as required by job function and duties.· Demonstrates the ability to follow policies and procedures as outlined in the HR Manual and Employee Handbook.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or another recognized mental health discipline
• Licensure: NJ licensure as LSW, LAC, LAMFT, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT,
• Experience: Working with adults with a wide range of emotional and behavioral needs

Pre- and Post-Employment Screening/Testing/Examinations :

• Candidates for this position must submit to a criminal history check.
• Candidates for this position must submit to drug and alcohol screening prior to employment, and in accordance with PBHG policy, thereafter.
• Employee must obtain a physical exam prior to start date, and every three years, thereafter.
• Employee must submit to Mantoux/TB testing prior to start date, and TB Symptom Assessment form annually, thereafter.
• Produce proof of Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

o Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance

o 403(b) Retirement Plan

o Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

o Long Term Disability Insurance

o Life and AD&D Insurance

o Employee Assistance Program

o Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account

o Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance

o Staff Training and Development Opportunities

o Employee Referral Bonus program

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