Admissions Counselor - LADC LCSW LPC LMFT

Job Description

Job Description

*** This position is located in Cushing, OK****

ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR: FULL-TIME (Sun - Wed  9am - 8pm) - Schedule can be flexible

***During training the schedule will be Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm***

Valley Hope of Cushing, has an exciting opportunity for an Admissions Counselor  to join our Admissions team!

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!

Serving Oklahoma with healing residential addiction treatment and recovery support since 1974, the work we do every day saves lives and builds hope for the future.  With a close proximity to Tulsa and Stillwater and a large campus that offers a tranquil environment while also featuring a mansion – the experience of being an employee at Cushing Valley Hope is one you don’t want to miss.

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:

• Master’s degree in behavioral sciences, education, or social work
• Fully licensed or under-supervision as a LADC, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT.
• 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 salary range - $70,000 - $80,000 (based on education and experience)

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:

• Functions as a key member of the multi-disciplinary admissions team; works collectively to support the needs of prospective patients and to secure VHA as their service provider.
• 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.
• Conducts clinical assessments for incoming patients:  completes biopsychosocial during the admissions intake process; utilizes ASAM criteria in performing screening of mental health/emotional state.
• 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.
• Assigns diagnostic code for incoming/admitting patients based on assessment conducted during the admissions intake process.
• Completes pre-certification insurance process for incoming/admitting patients.
• 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.
• Assesses any re-admissions conditions for re-admitting patients.
• 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.

  WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

• Located within a residential treatment facility.