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gateway foundationChicago, ILMid L4

$19.23 - $24.47 per hour

Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder CounselorsCounselors, All OtherEducational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
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Admissions Counselor 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. Our mission is simple: We help people build healthier lives. 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: 3828 W. Taylor Chicago, IL 60624
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 11:00am-7:00pmAdmissions Counselors are responsible for:
Coordinating admission into treatment program by conducting interviews of clients or their representatives to obtain relevant information, completing comprehensive assessment, and preparing initial treatment plan 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
Job 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 preferred
  • Current certification as a substance abuse counselor (CADC) or higher licensure (LPC, LSW) in state of hire preferred
  • Minimum 2 years of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling preferred
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.
Compensation: Compensation range is between $19.23 - $24.47 per hour 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 at Alpharus: 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 Alpharus Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets.

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