Counselor

Advanced Recovery Systems, LLC; Wrightsville (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Promises Behavioral Health seeks a full-time Counselor to provide individual, group and family therapy, crisis intervention and psychoeducation. The role includes overseeing residential facilities and coordinating with the clinical team to ensure comprehensive care.

Ideal candidates hold a Master's or PhD in a counseling-related field, with 3 years' experience and expertise in DBT/CBT and dual-diagnosis care. CPR/First Aid certification is required or to be obtained within the required timeframe.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in counseling, social work, psychology or related field required.
• Three years' experience in social work or related field.
• Experience with addictions and/or mental health.
• Experience using DBT, CBT, Family Systems.
• Understanding of models/theories of addiction, mental illness and related issues.
• Knowledge of treatment models, recovery, relapse prevention and continuing care for dual diagnoses.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group and family therapy and crisis intervention.
• Oversees residential facilities.
• Provides clinical consultation for clients and families.
• Produces psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and discharge summaries.
• Collaborates with clinical case manager and family therapist for comprehensive care.

Skills

DBT

CBT

Family Systems

Crisis Intervention

Cultural Competency

Communication Skills

Education

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

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

Computer literacy

Job description

Promises Behavioral Health is seeking a Full-Time Tuesday- Saturday Counselor and PRN staff!

This position supports one of the trusted behavioral health programs within the Advanced Recovery Systems family. Advanced Recovery Systems is the parent organization of Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch, bringing together established treatment brands with a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based addiction and mental health care.

While you may work primarily with a specific facility or brand, you will be part of a larger, growing organization focused on improving patient outcomes, supporting our employees and strengthening the communities we serve.

Job Summary

The Counselor provides individual, group and family therapy, crisis intervention services, psychoeducation presentations and experiential learning groups for clients and their families.

Job 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

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in counseling, social work, psychology or other counseling-related field required
• 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. If not CPR/First Aid certified at time of hire, certification must be obtained within the state mandated time frame after first day of employment

Benefits

For FT Enjoy a range of benefits, including a 401(k) plan, paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, and so much more!

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