Admissions Counselor
Company: Valley Hope Association
Location: Oneill
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Admissions Counselor (Addictions) O'Neill Valley Hope has an
exciting opportunity for an Admission Counselor to join our newly
created Admissions team The successful candidate will have any of
the following credentials: PLADC, LADC, PLMHP, or LMHP. 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 Per CMS Interim Rule, all Valley Hope
employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or receive an
approved medical/religious exemption. WHY JOIN VALLEY HOPE: For
over 50 years, Valley Hope has specialized in providing addiction
treatment and recovery services to those in need. We meet our
clients where they are with love, compassion and respect, and guide
them towards a journey of Recovery. This is the Valley Hope Way 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. 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. COMPENSTATION: Starting Base pay: $53,700 - $63,700
(based on experience and education) BENEFITS: Affordable health,
dental, and vision insurance Tuition Assistance --- Up to $10K
annually; $45K maximum benefit Student Loan Repayment 8 Paid
Holidays (Including 1 Personal Holiday) PTO --- Up to 25 Days per
year based on years of service 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer
match Health Saving and Flexible Spending Accounts Employee
Assistance Program Supplemental Insurance And much more EDUCATION &
EXPERIENCE: Required: Bachelor---s degree in behavioral sciences or
social work; or Bachelor---s degree with eight (8) plus years of
clinical counseling experience, with a preference for experience in
the substance abuse treatment industry. One (1) plus year of
clinical counseling experience or clinical case management, with a
preference for experience in the substance abuse treatment
industry. Credential (certificate or license) to function as a drug
and alcohol treatment counselor in the state of employment.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/First Aid Certification.
Preferred: Master---s degree in behavioral sciences or social work.
Three (3) plus years of clinical counseling experience, with a
preference for experience in the substance abuse treatment
industry. Independent counseling license in state of employment
(e.g., as LPC, LISAC, LCSW, LMFT, etc.). SKILLS & ABILITIES: Strong
interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong and mutually
beneficial relationships with relevant parties. Effective oral,
written and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated
ability to speak effectively with patient, peers, employees, and
leadership. Ability to manage difficult or emotional situations
within self, including managing conflict situations in a
professional manner. Self-directed and motivated to accomplish
tasks, meet objectives and committed timelines. Ability to think
analytically and apply critical thinking skills to issues; ability
to thinks creatively and meet challenges with resourcefulness.
Ability to make sound and timely decision, to consistently delivery
on commitments, and assume responsibility for results. Ability to
prioritize competing demands and effectively manage multiple tasks
and/or projects while being responsive and flexible. Responsive and
flexible; ability to adapt to changes in the work environment and
modify approaches or methods to best fit the situation. Ability to
work effectively in a collaborative environment; ability to build
peer and/or team cohesiveness. Demonstrated ability to work with
and maintain sensitive and confidential information. Proficient in
MS Office applications, which include Outlook, Word, and Excel.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Located within a residential treatment
facility.
Keywords: Valley Hope Association, Sioux City , Admissions Counselor, Other , Oneill, Iowa
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