Gateway Foundation, Inc.
ADMISSION COUNSELOR I - COMM
Gateway Foundation, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
ADMISSION COUNSELOR I - COMM
Post Date:Sep 5, 2024Location:Chicago, IL, US, 60624Position Type:Full TimeRequisition Number:32302Work Schedule:Day Shift
Who is Gateway Foundation?Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.
Why join us?Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high-quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth while embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion for every individual in every community. When you join us, you have the opportunity to find both personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.
Admissions 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 planDetermining eligibility for insurance coverage or medical assistanceCompleting admission forms and obtaining necessary consent signaturesResponding to inquiries regarding treatment program and available servicesIn residential centers, completing census counts and maintaining waiting listsOther 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 requiredMinimum 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.
Compensation (based on experience and credentials) :Range begins at $19.23- $24.47 per hourGateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases.
Benefits at Gateway Foundation:Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependentsEmployee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiumsEmployee assistance programs focused on mental health403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer matchShort-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by GatewayFlexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent carePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)18 paid time off days per year - accrual rates increase with years of service9 paid company holidaysWork-life-balanceTraining & Development ProgramsTuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar yeareLearning access to online courses that provide CEU's and job-related trainingClinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance
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.
Nearest Major Market:
Chicago
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Post Date:Sep 5, 2024Location:Chicago, IL, US, 60624Position Type:Full TimeRequisition Number:32302Work Schedule:Day Shift
Who is Gateway Foundation?Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.
Why join us?Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high-quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth while embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion for every individual in every community. When you join us, you have the opportunity to find both personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.
Admissions 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 planDetermining eligibility for insurance coverage or medical assistanceCompleting admission forms and obtaining necessary consent signaturesResponding to inquiries regarding treatment program and available servicesIn residential centers, completing census counts and maintaining waiting listsOther 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 requiredMinimum 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.
Compensation (based on experience and credentials) :Range begins at $19.23- $24.47 per hourGateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases.
Benefits at Gateway Foundation:Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependentsEmployee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiumsEmployee assistance programs focused on mental health403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer matchShort-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by GatewayFlexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent carePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)18 paid time off days per year - accrual rates increase with years of service9 paid company holidaysWork-life-balanceTraining & Development ProgramsTuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar yeareLearning access to online courses that provide CEU's and job-related trainingClinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance
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.
Nearest Major Market:
Chicago
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