BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE COUNSELOR
About The Position
RHD Glassport serves people with behavioral health issues who are transitioning into the community. The program provides supportive services to help residents maintain stable mental health, promote independence, and improve quality of life. The Behavioral Health Care Counselor provides clinical support to program participants with addiction and mental health needs in a residential or outpatient program. The counselor delivers therapeutic services through insight and interventions, maintains an active caseload, and provides individual and group counseling in accordance with program standards. The position supports participants’ individual goals and the program’s recovery model, treats clients and staff with dignity and respect, maintains confidentiality, and represents the program with a caring, supportive, and positive attitude.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
- At least two years of experience working with individuals with co-occurring disorders.
- Working knowledge of computer business software and electronic health care record programs.
- Certification may be required within a specified timeframe after hire, depending on program license requirements.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed.
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Partner with individuals to develop recovery goals related to medical, psychiatric, and/or substance abuse disorders.
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
- Assist program participants with aftercare planning and follow-up.
- Evaluate residents’ progress and report to funders or referral sources as requested through authorization and re-authorization reviews.
- Participate in clinical case conferences as a member of the individual’s support team.
- Maintain an active caseload, including engaging individuals in ongoing treatment.
- Maintain tracking systems for treatment plans and required documents to meet funder guidelines and program goals.
- Participate in clinical group meetings about treatment goals, progress, and discharge as needed.
- Enter documentation into electronic medical records in accordance with agency guidelines.
- Maintain an up-to-date scheduling calendar.
- Maintain confidentiality of all program participant information.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- DailyPay access to earned wages before payday
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness programs
- Employee referral bonuses
- Company-paid training
- Professional development opportunities
- Certification opportunities
- Leadership development programs
- Career advancement opportunities
- Opportunities across multiple service lines
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
