Counselor - Part-time - Gage

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

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

A progressive mental health care provider in Erie, Pennsylvania, seeks a skilled professional for their treatment and care coordination team. The role includes conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing counseling. Candidates must have a relevant bachelor's degree and valid Pennsylvania licensure or be eligible within two years. A driver's license is required for the position. Join a team dedicated to assisting individuals with mental health and addiction needs and helping them achieve their recovery goals.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Pennsylvania licensure or credentials.
• Valid driver's license with access to a vehicle during work hours.

Responsibilities

• Conduct level of care assessments and intake/orientation.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for clients.
• Provide individual and group counseling to clients.
• Coordinate aftercare services for clients post-discharge.
• Document services as per timelines set by the agency.

Education

Bachelors level degree in related field or equivalent

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.