Counselor - Gage House

Stairways Behavioral Health; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additional Perks

Job summary

Stairways Behavioral Health is seeking a qualified clinician to provide treatment and care coordination for clients at Gage House, a 15-bed residential facility serving adults with substance use disorders and mental health concerns. The role includes assessments, intake, developing treatment plans, and delivering individual and group counseling to support recovery and goal attainment.

The position also coordinates aftercare services post-discharge, ensures timely documentation, and adheres to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• PA licensure or PCB credentials (LPC/LCSW/LSW/CADC/CAD​C/CSS) or able to obtain within 2 years.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle during scheduled hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment and care coordination for clients at Gage House.
• Conduct level of care assessments and intake/orientation.
• Develop and implement preliminary and comprehensive treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group counseling to support recovery goals.
• Coordinate aftercare services post-discharge and document services per agency timelines.

Skills

Counseling

Care coordination

Documentation

Group counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

PA licensure or PCB credentials within 2 years

Job description

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POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the treatment and care coordination for clients at Gage House. Duties include: level of care assessments, intake/orientation, developing and implementing preliminary and comprehensive treatment plans, as well as providing individual and group counseling to provide clients with the opportunity to work towards treatment goals and explore recovery. The incumbent will also coordinate aftercare services for services after discharge. The incumbent is responsible for the documentation of these services within the timelines designated by the agency and regulatory bodies.

Gage House is a 15-bed residential facility licensed to concurrently treat substance use disorders and mental health Illness. It is a voluntary treatment program for men and women aged 18 and older.

MINIMUMREQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors level degree in related field or equivalent education and experience as determined by agency standards and guidelines of position.
• Must have valid Pennsylvania licensure or Pennsylvania Certification Board credentials, including LPC, LCSW, LSW, CAAC, CADC, CAADC, or CSS or be able to acquire licensure or credentials within two (2) years of hire.
• Valid driver's license with access to a vehicle during scheduled work hours.

BENEFITS:

• Retention bonus -$100 after 90 days for successful completion of probation and $250 after 6 months for completion of all training requirements and meeting position expectations. Additional service milestone bonuses beginning at 1 year.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility (if applicable)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and resources

Additional Perks - and more!

ABOUT US:

Today, Stairways Behavioral Health is the most progressive mental health care provider in Erie, serving more than 8,000 people annually and employing more than 280 full and part-time mental health professionals. The conviction of the founders remains Stairways' mission 60 years later, focusing primarily on adults.

Stairways Behavioral Health assists persons with mental health care and addiction needs at any stage of life in their recovery by providing comprehensive rehabilitation, treatment, and supports essential for living, working, learning and participating fully in the community.

Stairways Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.