Adolescent Counselor

Pyramid Healthcare•Erie, PA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care in addiction treatment, mental health recovery, and eating disorder treatment. They provide comprehensive behavioral healthcare services, including psychiatry, addiction recovery, and mental disorder treatment, to help clients reclaim health and well-being. Their outpatient treatment program in Erie, Pennsylvania, offers a supportive and therapeutic environment where individuals can develop coping skills, build resilience, and reclaim overall health and well-being. The company is currently seeking a full-time Adolescent Counselor to join their dedicated outpatient clinical team, focusing on helping children overcome substance use and mental health challenges.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related Behavioral Health field
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related Behavioral Health field plus at least one year of clinical experience
CADC or CAADC certification
Ability to travel independently between sites
Successfully pass a criminal background check
Successfully pass a drug screening
Successfully pass any required state mandated clearances

Nice To Haves

Experience in mental health, substance use disorder, or co occurring disorder treatment
Knowledge of ethical, professional clinical practices
Knowledge of HIPAA, state licensing regulations, and CARF standards
Ability to manage crises calmly and effectively
Ability to work in a fast paced, team oriented clinical environment
Possession of strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Deliver individual counseling, group therapy, and family therapy in an outpatient setting
Visit schools in the local area to provide additional group therapy and counseling
Conduct client intake assessments and assist with individualized treatment plan development
Support daily clinical operations, including assessments and utilization review
Maintain an assigned caseload with timely, accurate clinical documentation
Complete insurance and utilization reviews as required
Attend shift change meetings, clinical supervision, and required company meetings
Assist the Program Director with program coverage and service coordination
Maintain compliant and organized client files, including required clerical documentation
Provide crisis intervention and maintain a safe, structured, therapeutic environment
Actively listen to and support clients throughout all stages of treatment and recovery
Complete required trainings and maintain mandatory continuing education hours
Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership