Admissions Counselor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Oversee the treatment team in collaboration with providers, care navigators, and administrative staff.

• Enhance and maintain clinical skills and knowledge relevant to the clinical service model.

• Follow the Groups Recovery System and ensure the delivery of consistent, high-quality counseling services.

• Perform intake assessments to determine individuals' suitability for the program.

• Complete designated clinical assessments daily.

• Offer individual support, including crisis intervention and referrals.

• Coordinate with external parties involved in members' treatment and collaborate with Care Navigators.

• Record members' progress using the tailored EMR system.

• Work with providers to assess the appropriateness of treatment for each member.

• Oversee compliance activities related to admission requirements and documentation.

• Engage in mandatory internal and external training sessions.

• Document care coordination requirements managed by Care Navigators.

• Represent the treatment team in discussions regarding challenging members.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree is mandatory; a Master's degree is preferred.

• Required licensure or certification includes LCSW, LPCC, LMHC, or LMFT, with the ability and willingness to secure licensure reciprocity in other states.

• At least two years of experience leading group therapy in a SUD environment.

• Minimum of two years of experience conducting intakes in a SUD setting.

• High proficiency with technology, including EMR, email, software applications, mobile apps, and Google Apps.

• Strong commitment to member success.

• Capacity to uphold appropriate boundaries and accountability.

• Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to foster positive relationships.

• Ability to make objective clinical decisions that reflect sound judgment and comply with the Groups Recovery System and harm reduction philosophy.

• Dedication to maintaining high ethical standards.

• Collaborative team-oriented mindset.

• Reliable internet and telephone services, with download speeds exceeding 40 Mbps, upload speeds over 10 Mbps, and a strong WiFi signal from the remote work location.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and compensation package.

• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

• Supportive work environment with a focus on team collaboration.

• Flexible working conditions to promote work-life balance.