Admissions Coordinator - Springfield, IL

at Gateway Foundation, Inc. in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Admissions Coordinator - Springfield, IL

Post Date:
 
 May 9, 2024

Location:
Springfield, IL, US, 62703

Position Type:
 
 Full Time

Requisition Number:
 
 31944

Work Schedule:
 
 Monday-Friday

Are you looking to find personal and professional fulfillment, and align your career with your values?

At Gateway Foundation, our employees have an opportunity to make a difference every day by helping people with substance abuse issues gain control of their lives.

Gateway Foundation is a recognized non-profit leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. Our experts in Addiction Medicine-including highly educated clinical and medical professionals and expert psychiatrists and nurses-deliver care that never stops. Throughout Gateway's proud history of helping others, dedicated and professional employees have been vital to accomplishing our life-saving mission.

If you are a collaborative professional who shares our commitment to helping people with substance abuse and mental health issues turn their lives around - GATEWAY IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!
Job Summary
Screens potential clients, performs admission screenings and assessments, evaluates clients' needs, determines appropriate program placement, and completes related forms and records.
Markets Gateway programs to referral sources by explaining Gateway's background, treatment options, and requirements.
Makes appropriate referrals to outside providers for clients' continuum of care and resolves potential barriers to effective treatment.
Performs case management for clients to facilitate program admission and retention.
Monitors program census and identifies appropriate revenue sources to ensure maximum utilization of funding sources.

Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent education and life experience required
3 - 5 years of experience in the field of substance abuse treatment required
Current certification as an alcohol, drug, or substance abuse counselor (CADC) or higher licensure in state of hire 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.
Competitive Compensation and Benefits:

Gateway Foundation values its employees and provides an inclusive and diverse work environment where dedicated employees can make a difference. We are committed to engaging and rewarding our employees in meaningful ways. For eligible employees, we provide a Total Rewards Package that includes:
Gateway is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Health Insurance - Including a wellness premium incentive opportunity
Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off - Including 18 days of PTO and 9 paid holidays in the first year
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Saving Account
Commuter Accounts
403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Training & Development Programs

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

Nearest Major Market: Springfield

Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets