ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR II (CADC, LPC or LSW) - LAKE VILLA
Lake Villa, IL 
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Job Description
Requisition Number19-1336
Post Date11/8/2019
TitleADMISSIONS COUNSELOR II (CADC, LPC or LSW) - LAKE VILLA
Code and Title3028 - ADMISSIONS COUN II -COMM
ProgramLake Villa - Adult
CityLAKE VILLA
StateIL
Full-Time
Job DescriptionAs Illinois' largest provider of substance abuse treatment, joining the team at Gateway Foundation Alcohol & Drug Treatment offers valuable experience with a variety of treatment methods as well as an opportunity to collaborate with skilled experts about a diverse clientele. Gateway welcomes the challenge of constant improvement and is proud to uphold the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval. In addition to a competitive salary, Gateway offers employees health benefits, dental insurance, career advancement, training and development and on-site clinical supervision to individuals pursuing certifications and licensures.

Admissions Counselors (CADC, LPC, LSW) 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
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
* Current certification as a substance abuse counselor (CADC) or higher licensure (LPC, LSW) in state of hire required
* Minimum 2 years of previous experience in substance abuse or mental health counseling required
* Ability to work full-time, some weekends, days or evenings

Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of minorities, females and individuals with a disability and protected veterans.
  • Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets.
  • Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

 

Position No Longer Available
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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