Counselor

Pyramid Healthcare; Dallas (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a qualified candidate to facilitate assessment services for various programs. This role involves conducting screenings and evaluations, maintaining clinical documentation, and collaborating with team members to ensure proper patient care.

Required qualifications include a Master’s Degree in a related field and relevant licenser or certification. The position offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, or counseling.
• License at the Master’s level or a commitment towards achieving licensure.
• CADC certification preferred with at least 2 years of counseling experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts screenings and level of care assessments.
• Facilitates appropriate admissions to all levels of care.
• Collaborates with team members and departments as needed.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Communication

Therapeutic techniques

Case management

Education

Master’s Degree in relevant field

Bachelor’s Degree with CADC

Job description

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well‑being.

Summary

Responsible for facilitating all assessment services for program as outlined by facility standards and in accordance with clinical philosophy of program.

Shift

Sunday-Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday - Saturday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Pay

$50,000

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Conducts screenings and level of care assessments, using clinical knowledge and skill level and communicate the process with clients.
• Evaluates behavioral, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and social needs of clients; Collect demographic and historical information relevant to the LOCA.
• Gather information for and complete precertification for all managed care clients when applicable.
• Facilitate admission process by communicating with appropriate clinical team member as required.
• Facilitates appropriate admissions to all levels of care.
• Makes appropriate referrals to community providers and finds placement in appropriate setting for the client.
• Completes assessment, admission, and other paperwork for clients in a timely manner. Including but not limited to Releases of Information (ROI) and other admission paperwork.
• Manage admission pre-certification with funding sources when applicable.
• Collaborates with other team member, and departments as needed.
• Expected to provide coverage for other clinical team members.
• Responsible for maintaining clinical record for clients with appropriate documentation of clinical services and client program engagement in ECR in accordance with program policy.
• Conducts brief individual therapy to engage patient in treatment and documents appropriately.
• Provides case management and linkage to alternate services if indicated.
• Develops an initial treatment plan. Completion of all required trainings as designated by the company and accreditation/licensing entities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications Education, Licensure, & Experience

Must meet one of the following requirements:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling with a Master’s level licensure: Marriage and family therapy, social work, professional counseling
• Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling and are working towards a Master’s level licensure (Marriage and family therapy, social work, professional counseling), or certification by a state wide certification board (CAADC)
• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling AND a CADC OR are working towards a CADC AND 2 years of counseling experience (group therapy/individual therapy/family therapy).

Total Rewards For Full-Time Positions

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.