ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR - LSW / LAC
PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEYLakewood, New Jersey, United States, 08701- serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
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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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Admission Counselor • Lakewood, New Jersey, United States, 08701