Counselor 2

Sphs Group; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement plan with agency match

Tuition discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Generous time off

Job summary

Southwest Behavioral Care, Inc. in Uniontown, PA seeks a Part-Time Contract clinician to provide clinical assessments and outpatient psychotherapy, including individual, family, and group sessions.

The position requires a Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related clinical discipline with a practicum, and eligibility for designated managed care credentials. Benefits include medical/dental, retirement, tuition discounts, and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related clinical discipline with clinical practicum.
• Must be eligible for or hold a managed care credential (MH Professional or Certified Addiction Counselor).
• Ability to obtain necessary clearances and interact with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessment and diagnostic services to develop a comprehensive treatment plan and related recommendations.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans using individual, marital, group, and family modalities.
• Participates in treatment team meetings with psychiatric and clinical staff.
• Initiates intra‑ and inter‑agency contacts to facilitate client care.
• Prepares and submits case records and documentation in a timely manner.
• Adheres to policies, laws, regulations, and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Assessment expertise

Documentation skills

Education

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related clinical discipline with clinical practicum

Job description

SOUTHWEST BEHAVIORAL CARE, INC.

Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol

Location: Uniontown, PA 15401

Position Type: Part-Time Contract

Comprehensive Benefits Package, Tuition Discounts, Career Advancement

Overall Function

Provides clinical assessments as well as outpatient psychotherapy, including, but not limited to, individual, family, and group sessions.

Essential Functions

• Conducts assessment and diagnostic services to develop a comprehensive treatment plan and related treatment recommendations.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans using individual, marital, group, and family methodologies.
• Participates in treatment team meetings with all levels of psychiatric and clinical staff, both individually and in group supervision.
• Initiates appropriate intra‑ and inter‑agency contacts to facilitate the care of individuals served.
• Prepares, maintains, and submits all assigned case records, charts, reports, forms, and other required documentation in a professional and timely manner.
• Other duties as required.
• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations, and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related clinical discipline in which the degree program includes a clinical practicum, also in accordance with DHS and DDAP regulations, or be licensed in a clinical discipline that includes mental health clinical experience.
• Demonstrated ability or willingness to obtain the designated managed care credential of Mental Health Professional or Certified Addiction Counselor.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain vital information during a personal interview to make proper recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff, providers, and other social service agencies.
• Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal health care program.
• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the Pennsylvania State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, and FBI Fingerprints.

Available Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits are available to eligible employees.
• Retirement plan with potential for agency match.
• Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Generous time off for eligible employees.
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