Counselor (Full Time)

Pyramid Healthcare

Altoona (PA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a licensed clinical professional to oversee all clinical services at Gratitude Halfway House (Women’s) in Altoona, PA. You will evaluate and treat clients, lead individual and group sessions, and ensure documentation meets accreditation standards.

You will collaborate with a treatment team to develop care plans, perform Level of Care assessments, and participate in on-call rotations while maintaining a safe environment for clients and families.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in a relevant field with licensure or in progress
CADC certification or in progress or equivalent licensure desired
Experience with clinical documentation and record-keeping is essential
ASAM alignment knowledge preferred
Strong knowledge of state and federal standards and compliance

Responsibilities

Evaluates clients and consults with the treatment team to set and progress treatment goals.
Facilitates individual and family sessions, groups, and referrals.
Maintains accurate clinical records and documents services in ECR.
Participates in utilization review processes as outlined in policy.
Contributes to curriculum development and training.
Participates in on-call rotation as directed by supervisor.
Conduct Level of Care Assessments as required.
Maintain safe and therapeutic environment for clients.

Skills

Excellent communication

Clinical judgment

Crisis management

Documentation accuracy

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in chemical dependency/psychology/social work/counseling

Master’s licensure (CAADC or equivalent) or in progress

CADC certification or in progress (Bachelor level with CADC)

RN licensure (optional/alternative)

ASAM alignment knowledge

Tools

ECR documentation system

UR/utilization review processes

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.

Location

Gratitude Halfway House (Women's) 901 6th Avenue Altoona, Pa 16602.

Summary

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

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Evaluates behavioral, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and social needs of clients and family members and consults with treatment team regularly for the development of and progress towards treatment goals in accordance with clinical policy and accreditation guidelines.
Facilitates all clinical services for clients including individual and family sessions, therapeutic groups, and referral source/ outpatient provider contact as applicable.
Responsible for maintaining clinical record for clients with appropriate documentation of clinical services and client program engagement in ECR in accordance with program policy.
Provides documentation and support for utilization review in a timely way and participates in UR process as outlined in program policy.
Participates in aftercare plan development and outcome data process as applicable.
Contributes to program specific curriculum development, literature review, and training in accordance with clinical philosophy.
Participates in on call rotation as directed by supervisor and in accordance with program policy.
Conduct Level of Care Assessments as required.
Maintains safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for clients including crisis intervention.
Complete all required trainings.
Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Required Qualifications

Licensure, Education, & Experience

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 ), or certification by a state wide certification board (CAADC).
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)
Bachelors Level with a CADC or are working towards a CADC with a minimum of one year of qualifying clinical experience.
High School Diploma or equivalent with a CAAC
Current licensure in this Commonwealth as a registered nurse and a degree from an accredited school of nursing and one year of qualifying clinical experience.
ASAM aligned Co-Occurring enhanced programs must meet one of the below 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)

Job Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Sound clinical judgment and excellent clinical skills
Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information
Ability to handle a crisis and or potential risk situation and react appropriately
A working knowledge of federal and state standards as well as regulating body and compliance standards.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb stairs, stand, walk, stoop, twist, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must seldom lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet & indoors. This position will be scheduled based on operational need & will be required to provide own transportation. Incumbent may be exposed to virus, disease, and/or infection from clients in the work environment. Incumbent may be exposed to traumatic situations (i.e. psychiatric).

Pyramid CORE Values

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

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