Admissions Counselor I

Admissions Counselor I - Springfield, IL Location: Springfield Residential, 2200 Lake Victoria Dr, Springfield, IL 62703 Position Type: Full Time Requisition Number: 34182 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 5:30PM Residential Center - Adult Male and Female population Admissions Counselors are responsible for: Coordinating admission into treatment program by conducting interviews of clients or their representatives to obtain relevant information, completing comprehensive assessment, and preparing initial treatment plan Determining eligibility for insurance coverage or medical assistance Completing admission forms and obtaining necessary consent signatures Responding to inquiries regarding treatment program and available services In residential centers, completing census counts and maintaining waiting lists Other duties as assigned Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and life experience, with a minimum of 100 hours of documented clinical training in counseling theory and practice required Minimum 6 months of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling required Physical Requirements: Ability to speak with others in order 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, and/or audit information and enter data into the electronic health record on a regular basis. Compensation (based on experience and credentials) Range begins at $19.23 - $24.47 per hour Gateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases. Benefits at Gateway Foundation: Health and Wellness: 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 Financial Wellbeing: 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match Short‑term and Long‑term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Gateway Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Flexibility and Time Off: 18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service 9 paid company holidays Work‑life‑balance Personal Development: Training & Development Programs Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU’s and job‑related training Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere. #J-18808-Ljbffr