Behavioral Health Consultant

Greater Philadelphia Health Action • Philadelphia, PA

28d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthcare professionals across our region are experiencing change, and new opportunities are opening. Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. (GPHA) welcomes experienced clinicians ready to grow in a supportive, patient focused environment. Founded in 1970 as South Philadelphia Health Action and subsequently incorporated as Greater Philadelphia Health Action, GPHA is a non-profit healthcare organization with a commitment to provide compassionate and affordable healthcare services regardless of an individual’s ability to pay. Since 1970, GPHA has expanded to become one of the premier providers of primary and behavioral healthcare in the Greater Philadelphia area. We are presently seeking full-time Counselor III’s, Behavioral Health Consultants and Evaluator/Urgent Care Specialists in our Behavioral Healthcare Division. The positions will perform a wide variety of tasks designed to effect the lasting rehabilitation of substance abuser. These tasks include, but are not limited to, individual counseling, group work and support of ancillary activities; Assist in the development of mental health services and for providing direct services to all patients admitted by the GPHA/AL-ASSIST Behavioral Health Care Program. We welcome professionals affected by recent healthcare layoffs to apply. GPHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GPHA does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices to include hiring, transferring and promotion practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, disability, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Human Services field or related field.
• Two (2) years’ experience in substance abuse or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Psychology and one year counseling experience preferred.
• LPC OR LCSW preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of tasks designed to effect the lasting rehabilitation of substance abuser.
• Individual counseling.
• Group work and support of ancillary activities.
• Assist in the development of mental health services.
• Provide direct services to all patients admitted by the GPHA/AL-ASSIST Behavioral Health Care Program.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Life, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) with lucrative company contribution and match
• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick, Personal, Education, and Holidays
• Generous bonuses, leadership and advancement opportunities, continuing education
• Nation-wide [Group] Subscription to “Up to Date”, inclusive of CME for eligible providers
• Loan Forgiveness through National Health Service Corps and eligibility for Scholars
• Free Malpractice Coverage through the Federal Tort Claims Act

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees