Admissions Counselor

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of Leadership, the Admissions Counselor is responsible for the initial admission interview to include the collection and processing of all data regarding potential admission, the completion of all forms releases and referrals, and the orientation of all clients. The Admission Counselor will assemble the client chart, enter computer data schedule appointments accordingly, interacts with various referral sources and orients the client to the rules and regulations of the applicable program.  In addition, the Admissions Counselor will also be responsible for maintain census requirements to the best of their ability.

This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent required.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: CADC, LSW or LAC required. CPI, American Heart Association BLS and HeartSaver First Aid required within 90 days of hire or transfer.

EXPERIENCE: None

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Demonstrates the technical competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires repetitive motion, hearing, pushing, reaching, and reading, seeing, speaking, standing and walking a majority of the time.  Spends time with such equipment as computer terminal, fax machine, copier, and telephone. Essential functions of this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

This position reports to department leadership.

The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.  This position reports to department leadership and supervises incumbents as assigned.