Gateway Foundation
Admissions Counselor II - Springfield, IL
Gateway Foundation, Springfield, Illinois, United States, 62701
Admissions Counselor II - Springfield, IL
At Gateway Foundation, our employees have an opportunity to make a difference every day by helping people with substance abuse issues gain control of their lives. Gateway Foundation is a recognized non-profit leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. Our experts in Addiction Medicineincluding highly educated clinical and medical professionals and expert psychiatrists and nursesdeliver care that never stops. Throughout Gateway's proud history of helping others, dedicated and professional employees have been vital to accomplishing our life-saving mission. If you are a collaborative professional who shares our commitment to helping people with substance abuse and mental health issues turn their lives around
GATEWAY IS THE PLACE FOR YOU! Location: Springfield Residential - 2200 Lake Victoria Dr, Springfield, IL 62703 Residential Center - Adult Male and Female Population Work Schedule: Day Shift Admissions Counselors II (CADC, LPC, LSW) 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 Current certification as a substance abuse counselor (CADC) or higher licensure (LPC, LSW) in state of hire required Minimum 2 years of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling required Ability to work full-time, some weekends, days or evenings 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 $25.64 - $32.28 per hour. Gateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases. Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Health Insurance - Including a wellness premium incentive opportunity Dental & Vision Insurance Paid Time Off - Including 18 days of PTO and 9 paid holidays in the first year Catastrophic Absence Time (CAT) - Accrue up to seven days annually, to be used during an extended personal illness Flexible Spending Accounts Commuter Accounts 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match Life and AD&D Insurance Long-Term Disability (LTD) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Gateway is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Tuition Reimbursement Training & Development Programs Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets.
At Gateway Foundation, our employees have an opportunity to make a difference every day by helping people with substance abuse issues gain control of their lives. Gateway Foundation is a recognized non-profit leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. Our experts in Addiction Medicineincluding highly educated clinical and medical professionals and expert psychiatrists and nursesdeliver care that never stops. Throughout Gateway's proud history of helping others, dedicated and professional employees have been vital to accomplishing our life-saving mission. If you are a collaborative professional who shares our commitment to helping people with substance abuse and mental health issues turn their lives around
GATEWAY IS THE PLACE FOR YOU! Location: Springfield Residential - 2200 Lake Victoria Dr, Springfield, IL 62703 Residential Center - Adult Male and Female Population Work Schedule: Day Shift Admissions Counselors II (CADC, LPC, LSW) 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 Current certification as a substance abuse counselor (CADC) or higher licensure (LPC, LSW) in state of hire required Minimum 2 years of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling required Ability to work full-time, some weekends, days or evenings 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 $25.64 - $32.28 per hour. Gateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases. Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Health Insurance - Including a wellness premium incentive opportunity Dental & Vision Insurance Paid Time Off - Including 18 days of PTO and 9 paid holidays in the first year Catastrophic Absence Time (CAT) - Accrue up to seven days annually, to be used during an extended personal illness Flexible Spending Accounts Commuter Accounts 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match Life and AD&D Insurance Long-Term Disability (LTD) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Gateway is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Tuition Reimbursement Training & Development Programs Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets.