Forensic Counselor

Berks Counseling Center, Inc.; Leesport (Berks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Telemedicine

403(b) with employer match

15 days paid time off

2 floating holidays

2 wellness days

10 paid holidays

Free parking

Tuition reimbursement

Licensure supervision

Supervision for licensure

Job summary

Berks Counseling Center, Inc. seeks a Forensic Counselor to provide screening, assessment, and outpatient services to inmates in the Berks County Jail System. You will deliver individual, group, and family counseling as appropriate and maintain up-to-date clinical documentation.

Responsibilities include collaborating with BCC and BCJS staff, ensuring standards are met, and contributing to a recovery-oriented, holistic approach within a team-based organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related social service field.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week within agency hours (8am–8pm Mon–Thurs, 8am–4pm Fri; Sat hours as applicable).
• One year direct substance abuse counseling experience preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• CAC certification preferred.
• Bilingual ability in English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide screening and assessment of inmates.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling to inmates.
• Complete clinical documentation per outpatient treatment standards.
• Collaborate with BCC and BCJS staff and care coordinators.

Skills

Screening & assessment

Counseling

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services

Master's degree

CAC certification

Job description

Description

Berks Counseling Center is excited to be a team-based organization where every client has an entire team of care. If you enjoy being a team player in a helping profession, we invite you to explore our job opportunities.

We are a recovery-oriented behavioral health, physical health, and supportive services organization providing a holistic approach to a culturally and economically diverse population for the purpose of achieving a healthy and productive lifestyle.

Summary of job:

As a Forensic Counselor, you will provide screening and assessment and out-patient services to inmates housed at the Berks County Jail System.

You will…

• Provide screening and assessment of inmates.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling as appropriate to inmates.
• Effectively complete all required clinical documentation related to outpatient treatment standards in an efficient and up-to-date manner.
• Work collaboratively with BCC and BCJS staff, this includes working with the care coordinator of the Jail Project.

Requirements

To qualify for the position, you will need…

• Bachelor’s degree in a related social service field
• Ability to work 40 hours per week within agency hours of operation, which are 8am-8pm Mon-Thurs, 8am-4pm Friday with Saturday hours, when applicable.

Preferred candidates will have…

• One (1) year direct substance abuse counseling experience (or relevant internship).
• Master’s degree
• CAC certification
• Bilingual ability in English/Spanish.

Physical Requirements:

• VISUAL: Must be able to read and interpret documents and read and analyze data on a computer screen for prolonged periods.
• COMMUNICATING: Must be able to communicate with clients, vendors, and coworkers.
• MOBILITY: Must have mobility to move about the jail, agency, and community.
• PHYSICAL EFFORT: Must be able to carry up to 10 pounds.
• OTHER: Must be able to write, type and use technology.

By joining BCC full time, you can receive the following perks:

• Salary comparable to experience/education
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Free Virtual Urgent Care (Telemedicine) and Virtual Mental Health Services for you and your family
• Additional voluntary insurance options
• 403(b) with agency match after 12 months of service
• 15 days of Paid time off
• 2 floating holidays per calendar year
• 2 wellness days per calendar year
• 10 full paid holidays per calendar year
• Free parking
• Tuition Reimbursement or Student Loan Assistance
• Paid Licenses and Certifications, if they are relevant to BCC and the work you do
• Free supervision offered for clinical licensure (LPC, LCSW)

All offers of employment are contingent upon the following

• Receipt of results of a satisfactory drug and alcohol screening test.
• Receipt of the originals of the following background checks (clearances): PA State Police Criminal History, PA State Child Abuse, and FBI Criminal History clearance. These clearances must be valid within the 60 months prior to employment. A conviction is not a bar to employment; however, a review will be conducted to make a determination of employment should a conviction be present.
• Receipt of original documentation and verification of relevant degrees, diplomas, certificates, or licensure.
• Confirmation that you are not on any state or federal list that would exclude you from participation in Medicaid, Medicare or other federal healthcare programs if your role provides services under these programs.
• Confirmation that you are not on the OIG Federal Healthcare Program Exclusion from Participation list. Should you appear on this list, Berks Counseling Center is prohibited from employing you.
• Ability to obtain clearance and access to work at the Berks County Jail System (BCJS).