Assessment Counselor

Brandywine Counseling Inc; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical, dental, and vision

34 paid days off annually

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan with company match

PSLF eligibility

No weekends

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Brandywine Counseling Inc. is seeking an Assessment Counselor for the Probation and Parole program. The role involves conducting TCU assessments, facilitating groups, and coordinating referrals for treatment.

Responsibilities include communicating assessment recommendations to Probation Officers within five business days and receiving training in TMEC and P&P group education. Eligible candidates have a behavioral science degree and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral science or related field.
• 2 years' experience in Substance Abuse/Addiction and/or Mental Health.
• Must be eligible for DOC clearance.
• Valid Driver's License w/ 2 Points or Less.

Responsibilities

• Conduct TCU Assessments and Mental Health evaluations.
• Facilitate TCU groups.
• Provide progress updates and referrals to treatment.
• Train in screening/assessment instruments by the TCU Institute of Behavioral Research.
• Utilize Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and Trauma-Informed Care.

Education

Bachelor's in behavioral science or related field

Job description

Description

Brandywine Counseling and Community Services and seeking an Assessment Counselor for our Probation and Parole program!

Substance Use Disorder Assessment Counselor

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc. (BCCS) is a welcoming and innovative organization that contributes to stronger communities and enhancing quality of life by creatively providing Education, Advocacy, Treatment, Early Intervention, and Prevention services. With integrity, we promote hope and empowerment to persons and families touched by mental health, substance use, HIV and multiple occurring diagnoses, and their related challenges.

The Assessor's primary responsibilities include:

• Conduct TCU Assessments and Mental Health evaluations.
• Facilitate TCU groups.
• Provide progress updates and provide referrals to treatment.
• Will be trained in utilizing the evidence-based screening and assessment instruments developed by the TCU Institute of Behavioral Research (TCU-IBR).
• Will utilize the following evidenced based practices: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care.
• Is responsible for making appropriate recommendations and referrals to one of three paths.
• Is responsible for communicating assessment recommendation with probationers’ Probation Officers within five (5) business days.
• Will receive training in TMEC and utilized the practice in its P&P group-based education and treatment course.

Requirements

Qualifications

• REQUIRED: Bachelors in behavioral science or related field
• REQUIRED: 2 years' experience in Substance Abuse/Addiction and/or Mental Health
• REQUIRED: Must be eligible for DOC clearance
• REQUIRED: Valid Driver's License w/ 2 Points or Less

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday
• 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Pay:

• From $21/hour
• Commensurate with experience, education, and certification

Compensation package

• Group medical, dental, and vision coverage with low employee costs
• 34 paid days off annually
• Tuition reimbursement
• A retirement plan with a company match of up to 4%
• Brandywine Counseling is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• No weekends!
• Opportunity for advancement