Admissions Counselor

Job overview

The Admissions Counselor role is onsite primarily at Rimrock Foundation’s main facility in the Billings Metropolitan Area, MT. Compensation is not specified. The counselor supports patient admissions and placement within Rimrock’s treatment continuum and represents the organization’s mission in the community. The role exists to assess patients and help ensure appropriate referrals and coordinated admissions. Accurate evaluations, records, and communication with patients, the public, and other departments support compliant, timely access to services.

What you'll do

• Assess inpatients and assigned outpatients
• apply patient placement criteria and refer patients within the continuum of care
• assist with telephone services and respond to inquiries, documenting calls in TIER
• provide scheduled educational presentations
• coordinate admissions with other departments
• attend treatment-planning staffing presentations and departmental meetings
• maintain records according to CARF, state, and Rimrock standards
• facilitate a Family Week group as assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

admissions counselor

rimrock foundation

billings metropolitan area mt

patient assessments

admissions coordination

patient placement

behavioral health

substance use treatment

carf standards

hipaa

addiction counselor license

cpr and first aid

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Human Services, Montana addiction counselor licensure or eligibility for licensing, and CPR/First Aid certification. A master’s degree in a related behavioral science field is preferred.

About the employer

Rimrock Foundation is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.