Admissions Counselor

Join a Healthcare Force for Good!

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (hours can vary)

$26.37/hour - $28.29/hour

A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and greater New York Area.

Samaritan Daytop Village, serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities so our success depends on those we employ.

The Role

Under the general direction of the Assistant Director, the Residential Admissions Counselor is responsible for providing a variety of services in the initial Client-Agency meeting including coordinating the interview process and making the appropriate referrals inside and outside the Agency. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

What You Will Do

• Provides outreach presentations to stakeholders.
• Schedules and adheres to all interview appointments. Conducts interviews and makes recommendations in compliance with Agency and funding sources rules and regulations.
• Prepares and gathers appropriate forms necessary for assessing individuals seeking treatment.
• Codes, edits, and enters data as needed for billing and recordkeeping.
• Ensures accuracy for entered data and intake information.
• Disseminates copies of interviews and other forms to appropriate departments and/or agencies.
• Offers education and information to clients and families regarding program philosophies and requirements for admission to the program.

Who You Will Be

• Someone with a High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• At least One (1) year of related experience in counseling and case management working with the SUD/SMI population.
• Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EMR.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.