Admissions Counselor II (WG)
Company: Progressions
Location: Willow Grove
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Malvern Treatment Center is currently seeking a
full-time Admissions Counselor II at our Willow Grove campus. This
full time schedule of this position has a one weekend per month
requirement. The Admissions Counselor II position offers a
competitive hourly rate, shift differentials, eligibility to earn
overtime, and a comprehensive benefit package! If you're in search
of a being part of a growing organization that will assist you with
your professional development and growth, we look forward to
hearing from you! Position Summary: The Admissions Counselor II
provides telephonic and in person risk assessment and crisis
intervention, initial contact with referral sources and potential
patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, completes
all required computer data entry, determines appropriate level of
care, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication
with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff. The
Admissions Counselor II also assists the Physician by providing
face to face clinical assessments, including the history of
presenting illness, family dynamics and supporting psychosocial
information. Summary of Essential Position Functions: Identifies
and provides written assessment of patients on admission and
throughout treatment. Documents current needs/problems and past
medical, psychiatric, drug and alcohol history. Assessment
addresses bio-psychosocial needs. Completes a multi-disciplinary
assessment when needed. Documents in electronic record as directed.
Responds to and directs emergency situations as necessary. Greets
family members and patients once they arrive. Escorts patients and
family members to waiting room and explains to family members and
patient the admissions process and services offered. Explains the
consent and intake forms and obtains patient signatures for each
form. Completes face to face assessment and intake interview and
enters the information from the interview into the correct EMR
fields Obtains insurance authorizations from the insurance
companies, and documents the authorization information accurately
and relays the information to the appropriate department i.e.-
billing, utilization management, and nursing Informs patient and
families of authorization or insurance recommendations.
Communicates pertinent clinical information for unit hand-off Works
positively and cooperatively with other team members to facilitate
good patient care. This includes clear interdepartmental
communication to include notification to nursing and clinical aides
of expected admissions time and notification to nursing of the
substance the patient is using. Patient code is created.
Participates in continuing education (in- services & other
trainings) to reach professional growth. Follows all infection
control practices. Prepares and certifies the accuracy of the
midnight census. Performs other duties as assigned. Benefits
include: Medical, prescription, vision, life, long-term disability,
supplemental, and dental insurance. 401k is available as well with
company match and one free on-site meal per shift! Qualifications
Qualifications: To perform this position successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. This position requires individuals that are client
focused; team oriented; great interpersonal and communication
skills; flexible to sudden changes in workload, emergency or
staffing; dependable; problem solving skills; focused on compliance
and performance quality. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment
and Hazards : No hazardous conditions. Weather protected. No
hazardous conditions. Protected from weather conditions. Risk of
exposure to communicable diseases. Possible exposure to
intoxicated, disruptive and agitated patients. Physical
Requirements : Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Physical agility to manage patients. Push, pull and lift up to 40
pounds. Intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending, and
stooping. Drug and alcohol free as evidence by negative results of
post-offer, pre-employment urine drug screen. Education and/or
Experience: Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology or Human
Services field, licensed RN or Masters in Social Work.
Technical/Computer Skills : MS Office, billing software, telephone,
and other office equipment. EMR experience preferred. *Malvern
Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and
harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,
age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of
employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion,
termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,
compensation and training.*
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