Clinical Counselor

Valley Youth House; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Youth House is seeking a Clinical Counselor to provide leadership and counseling services to adolescents in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree and has extensive experience working with youth. This role involves conducting assessments, creating treatment plans, and meeting with clients and families during flexible hours.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage

Health and wellness programs

Referral program

Comprehensive orientation program

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience working with adolescents.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule and work weekends/nights.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical direction and leadership to staff.
• Complete assessments and develop comprehensive plans for clients.
• Spend a minimum of 50% of working hours on counseling services.

Skills

Sound judgment

Knowledge of adolescent development

Education

Master's degree in human services or related field

Job description

Position Title: Clinical Counselor (Tilghman) - ($24.50/hr - $28.80/hr)

Location: Allentown, PA

The Organization:

Valley Youth House empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth, and families through inclusive programming that builds resilience and fosters growth and independence. VYH works from a trauma-informed / healing-centered perspective, incorporating positive youth and human development and cultural awareness into all aspects of its services. The agency is committed to ensuring that clients and staff feel safe, have choice and voice, collaborate in a trusting environment, and are empowered to make a difference in their own lives and the agency.

Why Join Us?

• We offer a competitive compensation package with paid time off (PTO) to promote work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including prescription benefits.
• Enroll in our 401(k)-retirement plan and enjoy a company match up to 6% to secure your financial future.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Take advantage of our pre-tax spending accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care FSA).
• Health and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
• Referral program where you can earn rewards for bringing talented individuals to our team.
• Tuition reimbursement program to fuel your professional growth
• An extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth onboarding process.

Essential Functions of Clinical Counselor:

• To provide high-quality clinical direction and leadership to staff in all program settings, and fostering a positive youth/human development environment.
• To complete assessments, comprehensive plans including community and specialized services in support of assigned clients using positive youth development, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate frameworks.
• A minimum of 50% of the working hours will be spent providing quality in-person individual or group counseling services and mental health case management, including understanding medication, doctors' appointments, according to the youth's identified level of service.

Qualifications for the Clinical Counselor:

• Required a Master's degree in human services, counseling, social work, or other related field.
• Possess a minimum of three years of experience working with adolescents and
• 21 years of age or older, with the ability to identify with and adapt to the goals and philosophies of the independent living program.
• Possess sound judgment and knowledge of adolescent development and behavior.
• Due to the nature of the workflow and level of responsibility, this individual maintains a flexible schedule, which may go beyond a forty-hour workweek. Must be available to work weekends and/or nights, to meet with youth and families as needed.
• Travel as required to meet accountabilities.

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. X Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. X Occasionally
• Ability to walk ground to 4 townhome units and navigate stairs. X Constantly
• Moving from one worksite to another. X Occasionally

**If eligible: Medical, vision, and prescription benefits available after the first month of hire, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off, 401k -6% match, Employer-paid clearances, physical, and training, Opportunities for Tuition reimbursement, Opportunities for licensure supervision hours for LCSW and LPC.