ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR - LSW / LAC

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Job Title :  Admissions Counselor

Program :  Recovery Support Services - MICA PC

location :  700 Airport Road, Lakewood New Jersey 08701

Position Type :  Full Time

Salary :  $50,000.00

Job Description / Summary

Performs comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments on adults 18+ seeking outpatient Recovery Support Services. Collaborates with Program Director regarding the assignment of clients to clinical staff. Provides referrals outside the department when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and formulate diagnosis :

o Diagnosis is congruent with assessment content, and assessments completed in compliance with organization policy.

o Written assessments include, provisional diagnosis, risk category, level of compliance and preliminary treatment plan with recommendations for ongoing treatment.

o Assessing clients using the Addiction Severity Index in NJSAMS or other standardized clinical interview tool, and diagnosing clients for substance use disorder using the DSM-5

o Determining the appropriate level of care according to ASAM Criteria;

o Recommendations include identification of special treatment needs or referral of high-risk clients.

o Collaborates with Program Director regarding the assignment of clients to clinical staff.

Complete medical record documentation :

o Medical record documentation will comply with organization policy

o Records will reflect client contact within required time frames

o Records will reflect referrals for separate assessments as per policy

o Problem List will reflect current integration of client needs

Adheres to appointment and office assignment schedule;

Completes all necessary third-party billing documentation;

Ensures accuracy of caseload reports;

Participates in supervision and attends staff meetings as directed

Completes all Individual Service Plans with Adult Partial Care clients.

Competencies

Qualifications

Pre- and Post-Employment Screening / Testing / Examinations :

Comprehensive Benefits Package :

o Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance

o 403(b) Retirement Plan

o Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

o Long Term Disability Insurance

o Life and AD&D Insurance

o Employee Assistance Program

o Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account

o Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance

o Staff Training and Development Opportunities

o Employee Referral Bonus program

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Compensation details : 50000 Yearly Salary

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