Bilingual Forensic Counselor—Inmate Counseling

Berks Counseling Center, Inc.; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Telemedicine and mental health for you

403(b) with company match after 12 mo

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays and wellness days

Free parking

Tuition reimbursement or student loan/

Licensure and certification support

Free supervision for licensure

Job summary

Berks Counseling Center, Inc. is seeking a Forensic Counselor to join our team in a jail-based setting, providing screenings, assessments, and outpatient services to inmates.

You will conduct individual, group, and family counseling as appropriate, while ensuring timely clinical documentation and collaboration with jail project staff. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a related social service field and bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related social service field.
• Bilingual: English/Spanish.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week within agency hours (8am–8pm Mon–Thu, 8am–4pm Fri with Saturday hours as applicable).

Responsibilities

• Provide screenings and assessments for inmates.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling as appropriate.
• Complete clinical documentation for outpatient treatment standards.
• Collaborate with BCC and BCJS staff, including care coordinator for Jail Project.

Skills

Bilingual: English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related social service field

Job description

Description

Berks Counseling Center is excited to be a team-based organization where every client has an entire team of care. If you enjoy being a team player in a helping profession, we invite you to explore our job opportunities.

Berks Counseling Center is a recovery-oriented behavioral health, physical health, and supportive services organization providing a holistic approach to a culturally and economically diverse population for the purpose of achieving a healthy and productive lifestyle.

As a Forensic Counselor, you will provide screenings, assessments, and out-patient services to inmates housed at the Berks County Jail System.

You will also…

• Provided screening and assessment of inmates.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling as appropriate to inmates.
• Effectively complete all required clinical documentation related to outpatient treatment standards in an efficient and up-to-date manner.
• Work collaboratively with BCC and BCJS staff, this includes working with the care coordinator of the Jail Project.

Requirements

To qualify for the position, you will need…

• A bachelor’s degree in a related social service field
• Be Bilingual: English/Spanish required.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week within agency hours of operation, which are 8am-8pm Mon-Thurs, 8am-4pm Friday with Saturday hours, when applicable.

Preferred candidates will …

• One (1) year direct substance abuse counseling experience (or relevant internship)
• Master’s degree preferred
• CAC preferred

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to read and interpret documents and read and analyze data on a computer screen for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to hear well to communicate with clients, vendors, and coworkers in a forensic setting.
• Must have mobility to move about the prison with little to no assistance; some assistance devices are not permitted inside the secure area of the prison.
• Must be able to carry up to 10 pounds.
• Must be able to write, type and use technology. Must have and be able to maintain access to work in the BJCS setting.

By joining BCC full time, you can receive the following perks:

• Salary comparable to experience/education
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Free Virtual Urgent Care (Telemedicine) and Virtual Mental Health Services for you and your family
• Additional voluntary insurance options
• 403(b) with agency match after 12 months of service
• 15 days of Paid time off
• 2 floating holidays per calendar year
• 2 wellness days per calendar year
• 10 full paid holidays per calendar year
• Free parking
• Tuition Reimbursement or Student Loan Assistance
• Paid Licenses and Certifications, if they are relevant to BCC and the work you do
• Free supervision for licensure and certifications

All offers of employment are contingent upon the following:

1. Receipt of results of a satisfactory drug and alcohol screening test.
2. Receipt of the originals of the following background checks: PA State Police Criminal History, PA State Child Abuse, and DPW FBI Criminal History. These clearances must be valid within the 60 months prior to employment. A conviction is not a bar to employment; however, a review will be conducted to make a determination of employment should a conviction be present.
3. Receipt of original documentation and verification of relevant degrees, diplomas, certificates, or licensure.
4. Confirmation that you are not on the OIG Federal Healthcare Program Exclusion from Participation list. Should you appear on this list, Berks Counseling Center is prohibited from employing you.

CONTACT INFO

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