What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Counselor position at ATLANTICARE?
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TITLE: Admissions Counselor
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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: Bachelor's degree in related field required.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: CADC, LSW or LAC required.
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.
