Intake Counselor

**Now Hiring: Intake Counselor, Part-time**

**Location**:Woodridge Interventions,2221 64th St., Woodridge, IL 60517

Wage: $26.00 per hour

**Job Type**: Part-time

Shift: 2pm - 6pm Monday - Friday

**As an Intake Counselor,** you have an opportunity to make a difference every day by helping people with substance abuse issues gain control of their lives.
- Must possess thorough understanding of ASAM, Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders.
- Previous assessment experience required. Must be able to form a diagnostic impression by using bio-psych-socials and other assessment tools to determine the level of care needed by the patient, including patient strengths, problem areas, and the areas of clinical and medical concerns, impressions, recommendations, and developing a diagnostic summary.

Required certification or license**:IAODAPCA** certification as **CERTIFIED ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG COUNSELOR (**CADC) **or** IC&RC Counselor **certification **CRADC, CSADC, CAADC **or **LSW, LCSW, LPC, or LCPC**

**Join Our Team **and** Together, we'll continue BUILDING BETTER FUTURES**

**Who We Are**:
**Abraxas Youth & Family Services** is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re-entry/transition services.

Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live.

**Intake Counselor - Primary Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Respond to inquiries about the facility within facility policy timeframes.
- Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
- Perform benefit eligibility to ensure patient benefits are active at the time of admission. Communicate benefit eligibility to the business office and the patient or significant other.
- Collaborate with other facility medical and psychiatric personnel to ensure appropriate recommendations regarding pending referrals.
- Coordinate admission and transfer from referral sources and between levels of care within the facility.
- Maintain knowledge of milieu management.
- Communicate projected admissions to designated internal representatives promptly.
- Ensure all clinical information from referral sources or patient (including medical comorbidity information) is received, when possible, prior to patient admission.
- Schedule (when applicable) and complete pre-admission assessments, consult with the admitting physician, and communicate disposition recommendations to patient or their family.
- Possess skill in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical record documentation that will result in authorization at the level of care being requested of the payor.
- Complete initial pre-authorization for treatment and admission prior to admission, when possible, and within payor timeframe guidelines.
- Admit patient in the registration and accounting system. Complete all admission and consent forms with the patient.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

**LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS**:

- Current licensure, CADC, LPC or LSW or LCPC or LCSW
- Two (2) years' experience working with Substance abuse. Preferred.
- Two (2) years of social service management experience. Preferred
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to exercise discretion and use independent judgment in making decisions.
- Ability to promote positive behavior and manage resistant behavior.
- At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
- Valid driver's license from employee's state of residence.
- Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

**Why Should You Consider Abraxas?**
- At **Abraxas**, we celebrate the richness of our diverse employees and the communities we serve. We are actively committed to building a culture of awareness and belonging, as we strive to ensure we are a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally competent organization.
- As we work to make a difference in people's lives, we are dedicated to respect, equity, and the engagement of those we serve and our employees.
- As a Trauma-Informed Care Organization, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey.
- Whether you're looking to begin a rewarding career or you're a seasoned professional wanting a new challenge, we have a place for you and opportunities for development at all levels.
- At **Abraxas**, everything we do centers around people. That is why we are committed to providing you with competitive pay and comprehensive benefit options that help make your life easier and h