Counselor - Gage House

Stairways Behavioral Health; Erie (Erie County); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

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Job summary

Stairways Behavioral Health in Erie, PA seeks a qualified clinician to provide treatment and care coordination for clients at Gage House. Responsibilities include level of care assessments, intake/orientation, and developing comprehensive treatment plans with individual and group counseling to support recovery.

The role also coordinates aftercare services post-discharge and ensures timely documentation per agency and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent education as determined by agency standards.
• Valid Pennsylvania licensure or Pennsylvania Certification Board credentials (LPC, LCSW, LSW, CAAC, CADC, CAADC, CSS) or able to acquire within two years of hire.
• Valid driver's license with access to a vehicle during scheduled work hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to support client goals.
• Perform intake and orientation with new clients.
• Develop and implement preliminary and comprehensive treatment plans.
• Coordinate aftercare services post-discharge and document according to agency/regulatory timelines.

Skills

Counseling

Intake

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

PA licensure/credentials eligible

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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.

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.