Habilitation Counselor

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 24,452 - 27,868; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities to learn and grow

Specialized training opportunities

Student loan debt assistance

Career Accelerator Program

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is seeking a Habilitation Counselor in Malvern, PA. The role involves working with adolescents who have behavioral and emotional diagnoses, ensuring their safety, and developing treatment plans. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or a related field, and while experience is preferred, it is not required. Benefits include quality low-cost healthcare, career development programs, and competitive pay ranging from $17.75 to $20.23 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with individuals with psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders preferred.
• Proficient communication and computer skills required.
• Valid driver’s license must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the individuals you are working with are safe.
• Involved in the development of PBIS Lesson Plans and training.
• Facilitate group conferences to discuss programs' active treatment plans.
• Confer with individuals to discuss their options and goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills (Outlook, SharePoint, EHR, Microsoft Office)

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related degree

Job description

Description

Do you want to make a positive change in the lives of children & youth? Are you a team player who can implement behavior management strategies to improve the lives of others? At Devereux as a Habilitation Counselor you will have the opportunity to work with adolescents who have a behavior and emotional diagnosis and will impact the individuals you are working with by unlocking their full potential on a daily basis.

As a Habilitation Counselor at Devereux Children’s Behavioral Health Center (DCBHC) Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer an environment that is supportive, educational and clinically focused. DCBHC provides programs and services for children and adolescents who are experiencing an acute psychiatric crisis within a safe and compassionate inpatient environment. Located in Malvern, PA this position is responsible for establishing and maintaining a therapeutic rapport with adolescents while assisting, supporting and instructing individuals in self‑help, coping skills and positive behavioral interventions outlined in a clinical treatment plan.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the individuals you are working with are safe.
• Be involved in the development of PBIS Lesson Plans and training.
• Facilitate group conferences with program/staff and/or individuals to discuss the programs' active treatment plan.
• Confer with individuals to discuss their options and goals so that goals and supports can be developed.

Benefits

• Opportunities to learn and grow in the behavioral health and human services fields.
• Specialized training opportunities including PBIS, ABA, TIC, Safe and Positive Approaches, DBT and IEP.
• Opportunities to teach youth valuable life skills and be a positive role model.
• Quality low‑cost benefits, student loan debt assistance and a 30‑day benefit eligibility waiting period. ASCEND – Career Accelerator Program. Rate of $17.75–$20.23 an hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related degree required.
• Previous experience preferred (not required) working with individuals with psychological, emotional and behavioral disorders, complex post‑traumatic stress disorder, co‑occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks. Proficient communication skills. Proficient computer skills (Outlook, SharePoint, EHR, Microsoft Office).
• Valid driver’s license must be maintained.

EEO & Policies

Devereux has a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE.