Admissions Counselor I

About the Role

Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider dedicated to helping people build healthier lives. For nearly 60 years, we have provided substance use and mental health treatment that helps individuals, families, and communities find healing, hope, and lasting wellbeing. By combining clinical expertise with a person-centered approach, we help people build the skills, resilience, and support systems needed to create meaningful, lasting change.

Location: Caseyville Residential Treatment Facility - 600 W Lincoln Ave, Caseyville, IL 62232, USA

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday; 3 day shifts and 2 evening shifts

• Tuesday: 9AM - 5PM (day)
• Wednesday: 12PM - 8PM (evening)
• Thursday: 9AM - 5PM (day)
• Either Friday or Saturday is flexible for the 2nd evening shift

Responsibilities

• Coordinating admissions into treatment programs by conducting interviews of clients or their representatives to obtain relevant information, completing comprehensive assessments, and preparing initial treatment plans
• 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

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
• Minimum 6 months of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling required

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

Pay

$19.23 - $24.47 per hour, based on experience and credentials. Starting rates are determined based on years of experience, qualifications, and relevant skills. Alpharus Health conducts annual performance reviews, with merit increase eligibility determined by employee performance and organizational financial performance.

Benefits

Health and Wellness:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial Wellbeing:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Alpharus
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Flexibility and Time Off:

• 18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service
• 9 paid company holidays
• Work-life-balance

Personal Development:

• Training & Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
• eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU's and job-related training

Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance