SUD Admissions Counselor

Summary: Assists admissions coordinator with screening potential clients and facilitating arrangements for admissions. Assists admissions coordinator with optimal contract utilization and census levels. Represents agency programs to professionals and the community. Reports to Admissions Coordinator. Qualifications: Fully certified AOD counselor. Computer literate. Assessment and referral skills. Computer literate in Microsoft Office programs and client information management software. Valid California Driver’s License and evidence of insurance coverage; current CPR and First Aid certificates. Proficient client record keeping. Legible penmanship.

Duties and Responsibilities:

 Assist admissions coordinator in all duties related to admission of clients.

 Admission of new clients for residential programs.

 Monthly evaluation reports.

 Daily and weekly reports to funders.

 All other duties deemed necessary by management.

 Maintain compassion, empathy, and professionalism toward clients; their family members and/or significant others at all times.

 Attend all required agency staff and training meetings.

 Attend work regularly and adhere to policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness.

 Ensure the highest level of service is provided to the people we serve.

 Maintain client confidentiality in compliance with federal guidelines, including HIPAA regulations.

 Adhere to staff Codes of Ethics and Conduct.

 Adhere to policies and procedures set forth for agency and accounting department.

 Adhere to all safety and housekeeping standards established by IVRS.

 Must have knowledge of federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and standards governing all services provided by IVRS. Essential Job Functions:

 Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, calculators and fax machines.  Must be able to prepare correspondence.

 Must be able to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.

 Must be able to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.

 Must be able to communicate effectively.

Essential Job Functions:

 Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, calculators and fax machines.

 Must be able to prepare correspondence.

 Must be able to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.

 Must be able to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.

 Must be able to communicate effectively.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Associate number with Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) (Required)
• First Aid Certification/CPR (Required)
• Drug and Alcohol Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26