Admissions Counselor

Groups Recover Together

. Lead the treatment team alongside providers, care navigators, and administrators .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $29 - $38 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in addiction and recovery, with a strong focus on member success and adherence to ethical standards. Proficient in conducting clinical assessments and utilizing EMR systems for documentation and care coordination.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's DegreeFull Licensure: LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or LCACExperience Completing Intakes in SUD SettingHigh Comfort Level with Technology, Including EMRExceptional Customer Service Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical AssessmentsCrisis InterventionCare CoordinationIntake AssessmentsDocumentation Practices

Soft Skills

Authentic and CaringAbility to Build Positive RelationshipsTeam PlayerSound JudgmentCommitment to Ethical Standards

Tools & Technologies

Custom EMRGoogle AppsEmail SoftwareMobile Apps

Certifications & Qualifications

LCSWLMHCLMFTLCAC

Industry Keywords

Addiction RecoverySUD SettingHarm Reduction PhilosophyCompliance ActivitiesMember Treatment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the treatment team alongside providers, care navigators, and administrators
Serve as the addiction and recovery expert and coordinate decisions about member treatment
Manage and further develop clinical skills and knowledge related to the clinical service model
Adhere to Groups Recovery System and provide consistent, high-quality counseling activities
Conduct intake assessments to evaluate individuals’ appropriateness for the program
Complete assigned clinical assessments each day
Provide individual support, including crisis intervention, referrals, liaison with outside parties, and coordination with Care Navigators
Use the custom EMR to document member progress efficiently and ensure clinicians follow documentation practices
Partner with providers to evaluate treatment appropriateness for each member
Manage compliance activities associated with member admission requirements and documentation
Participate in internal and external licensure-maintenance training
Document care coordination needs handled by Care Navigators
Represent the treatment team in discussions of difficult members
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree required
Required full licensure: LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or LCAC, with ability and willingness to obtain licensure reciprocity in other states
Minimum two years of experience completing intakes in a SUD setting
High comfort level with technology, including EMR, email, software, and mobile apps (e.g., Google Apps)
Deeply invested in member success
Authentic, caring and inspiring—and able to maintain appropriate boundaries and accountability
Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to build positive relationships with people
Ability to make objective clinical decisions, demonstrate sound judgment, and reflect Groups Recovery System and harm reduction philosophy
Committed to a high ethical standard
Team player willing to put team above self
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
Access to reliable internet and telephone services, specifically download speeds over 40 Mbps and upload speeds over 10 Mbps, plus a strong WiFi signal from the remote work location
Ability to pass a background check for convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Internal and external training required for upkeep of licensure
Reliable internet and telephone services for remote work