Admissions Counselor - LCAC LMAC LMSW LCSW LSCSW LPC

*** This position is located in Moundridge, KS****

ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR: 9:00am - 7:30pm (Wed - Sat)

Valley Hope of Moundridge has an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join our dedicated and passionate team as Admissions Counselor.

Valley Hope restores lives affected by addiction and supports lifelong recovery. At Valley Hope, our mission comes to life through our core values of C haracter, C ompassion, and C ommitment. Are you ready to join an organization where you can make an extraordinary impact, conquering addiction one patient and family at a time? If so, Valley Hope welcomes you!

Valley Hope of Moundridge, located just north of Wichita, has provided residential drug and alcohol addiction treatment services since 2010.

Our work is mission-driven, supported by a strong culture of teamwork and a compassionate environment that is the foundation of the Valley Hope organization.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• License or credential to function as a drug and alcohol treatment counselor in the state of employment.
• The successful candidate can be licensed as Counselor, Social Worker, Psychotherapist, or Therapist. Candidates with the following credentials can be considered: LCAC, LMAC, LMSW, LCSW, LSCSW, LPC, LCPC, LCP, LMLP, LMFT, or LCMFT.
• One (1) plus year of clinical counseling experience or clinical case management, with a preference for experience in the substance abuse treatment industry.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/First Aid Certification.

COMPENSATION:

• Starting annual salary range: $70,000 - $80,000 (based on education and experience)
• $150 Shift Incentive for each weekend day (Sat and Sun) worked

BENEFITS:

• Medical coverage - Valley Hope pays up to 85% of premiums
• Dental & vision plans at competitive rates
• Up to 27 days of PTO (based on position and tenure)
• 8 paid holidays (including a personal day)
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition assistance to grow your career
• Student loan repayment support
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• HSA & FSA options to manage healthcare costs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for added support
• And more perks designed with you in mind!

JOB SUMMARY:

• Assesses and validates prospective/incoming patients for appropriate level of care (residential, partial hospitalization program, intensive outpatient, and outpatient) based on mental health/emotional state.
• Assesses any re-admissions conditions for re-admitting patients.
• Conducts clinical assessments for incoming patients: completes biopsychosocial during the admissions intake process; utilizes ASAM criteria in performing screening of mental health/emotional state.
• Utilizes good judgement, critical thinking skills, industry specific knowledge, and customer services skills to solidify commitments and make appropriate placements for prospective/incoming patients within VHA programs.
• Records treatment activities and patient observations in patient records accurately and timely; completes paperwork requirements as needed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provides direct clinical care as needed including individual therapy, group therapy, and psychoeducation and may maintain a reduced caseload.
• Serves as back-up to the Admissions Coordinator as a point of contact for prospective/incoming patients, in conducting initial pre-admissions calls, in performing preliminary financial assessments, in scheduling admissions appointments, and in assisting incoming patients in completing administrative admissions process.
• Performs various administrative duties in support of the admissions process and admissions team responsibilities (e.g., chart audits; maintenance activities within data tracking systems such as dispositioning of patient call records, records clean up; etc.).
• Serves as back-up support to the Nursing Department for property searches for incoming patients.
• Maintains confidentiality of prospective and incoming patient data in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulatory requirements.
• Completes required continuing education credits; maintains current state license/certification.
• Creates and updates electronic records in identified data tracking/electronic medical records systems for prospective and incoming patients; inputs data in an accurate and timely manner following calls and admissions processing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Residential treatment facility setting; requires walking throughout the facility.

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