Clinical Counselor

Valley Youth House; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 35,817 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

A local youth support organization is seeking a Clinical Counselor to provide effective clinical leadership and counseling services to adolescents. This role involves conducting assessments and fostering a supportive environment to develop individual care plans. A Master's Degree in Human Services and three years of experience are required. Competitive compensation and benefits ensure employee well-being and work-life balance through PTO and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience working with adolescents.
• Ability to provide individual or group counseling services.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality clinical direction and leadership to staff.
• Complete assessments and comprehensive plans for assigned clients.
• Spend at least 50% of working hours providing in-person counseling.

Skills

Sound judgement

Articulate implementation of philosophy

Education

Master's Degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

Position

Clinical Counselor - FT- Clinical Counselor ($26hr to $28hr)

Location: Luzerne

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 our agency. We want our clients and staff to feel safe, have choice and voice, collaborate in a trusting environment, and be empowered to make a difference in their own lives and the agency.

Why Should You Apply?

• An extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
• 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 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.

Essential Functions of the Clinical Counselor

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

Minimal Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Human Services, counseling, social work or other related field and a minimum of three years' experience working with adolescents.
• A mature individual with the ability to articulate and implement the philosophy of the Independent Living Program.
• Must possess sound judgement.

Physical Requirements

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

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, licensure supervision hours for LCSW and LPC.