Behavioral Health Counselor
About The Position
BCC summary: 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 Behavioral Health Counselor, you will provide integrated treatment supporting the needs of both behavioral and physical health care to clients admitted to Berks Counseling Center. This would include clinical treatment modalities and supporting documentation.
Requirements
- A master’s degree in a related social service field
- At least three (3) months direct counseling and substance abuse counseling experience (or relevant internship)
- A Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB) certification (CRS, CAC, or CADS) or the ability to get it within 1 year of employment.
- 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.
- Receipt of results of a satisfactory drug and alcohol screening test.
- Receipt of the originals of the following background checks: PA State Police Criminal History, PA State Child Abuse, and DPW FBI Criminal History. 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 the OIG Federal Healthcare Program Exclusion from Participation list. Should you appear on this list, Berks Counseling Center is prohibited from employing you.
Nice To Haves
- Be Bilingual: English/Spanish
- Know the assessment and treatment of behavioral health disorders.
- Know community services available to low-income, high-risk populations.
- Have experience in documenting clinical needs clearly, concisely, and in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
- Provide screening, assessment, and evaluation of potential clients.
- Provide individual, group, and/or family counseling.
- Effectively assess client treatment needs and develop a comprehensive individualized integrated treatment plan.
- Complete clinical documentation that meets compliance standards, medical necessity guidelines, and agency standards as to timeliness and accuracy of documentation.
- Maintain weekly direct service hours as designated by supervisor.
Benefits
- 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 to start
- 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 for licensure and certifications
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
