Behavioral Health Counselor: Group & Family Therapy

The Recovery Village; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

Promises Behavioral Health in Pennsylvania is seeking a Full-Time Counselor to provide individual, group and family therapy, crisis intervention, and psychoeducation to clients and their families. The role requires delivering comprehensive clinical services and collaborating with treatment teams across facilities.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's or Ph.D. in counseling, social work, or a related field, with 3 years of experience in addictions or mental health, and demonstrates strong

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in counseling, social work, psychology or other counseling-related field.
• Three (3) years' experience in social work or related field.
• Experience working with addictions and/or mental health.
• Experience using a variety of interventions including DBT, CBT, Family Systems.
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of a variety of models and theories of addiction, mental illness and related issues.
• Knowledge of philosophies, practices, policies and outcomes of models of treatment, recovery, relapse prevention and continuing care for dually diagnosed populations.
• Understanding of diagnostic criteria for dual conditions and the ability to conceptualize modalities and placement criteria within the continuum of care.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of diverse cultures and gender-specific issues and ability to incorporate needs of gender and culturally diverse groups into practice setting.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize workload and work independently.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Expressive or training in Therapies preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certification is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical services including individual, group and family therapy, crisis intervention services, primary process groups, psychoeducation presentations and experiential learning groups for clients and families.
• Provides oversight of residential facilities.
• Provides clinical consultation for clients and their families, and referents upon request.
• Provides psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and clinical discharge summaries.
• Works closely with clinical case manager and family therapist to provide comprehensive client care.

Skills

Therapy skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Cultural competence

Education

Master's or PhD in counseling/social work/psychology

CPR/First Aid Certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Promises Behavioral Health in Pennsylvania is seeking a Full-Time Counselor to provide individual, group and family therapy, crisis intervention, and psychoeducation to clients and their families. The role requires delivering comprehensive clinical services and collaborating with treatment teams across facilities.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's or Ph.D. in counseling, social work, or a related field, with 3 years of experience in addictions or mental health, and demonstrates strong