Counselor 2-Mental Health
About The Position
A Counselor will provide clinical assessments as well as outpatient psychotherapy including, but not limited to, individual, family, and group sessions. As a Counselor you will conduct assessments and diagnostic services to develop a comprehensive treatment plan and related treatment recommendations, develop and implement individualized treatment plans using individual, marital, group and family methodologies, participates in treatment team meetings, and prepares, maintains, and submits all assigned case records, charts, reports, forms, and other required documentation. In addition, you will participate in treatment team meetings with all levels of psychiatric and clinical staff, initiates appropriate Intra and Inter Agency contact to facilitate the care of the individuals that are served.
Requirements
- Has a graduate degree from a college or university that is accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in a generally recognized clinical discipline in which the degree program includes a clinical practicum.
- Demonstrated ability or willingness to obtain the designated managed care credential of Mental Health Professional.
- Demonstrated ability to obtain vital information during a personal interview to make proper recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff, providers, and other social service agencies.
- Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal health care program.
- Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the Pennsylvania State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, and FBI Fingerprints.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical assessments
- Provide outpatient psychotherapy including individual, family, and group sessions
- Conduct assessments and diagnostic services to develop a comprehensive treatment plan and related treatment recommendations
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using individual, marital, group and family methodologies
- Participate in treatment team meetings
- Prepare, maintain, and submit all assigned case records, charts, reports, forms, and other required documentation
- Participate in treatment team meetings with all levels of psychiatric and clinical staff
- Initiate appropriate Intra and Inter Agency contact to facilitate the care of the individuals that are served
Benefits
- COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE (FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES) INCLUDING MEDICAL AND DENTAL
- OPPORTUNITY FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND ADVANCEMENT
- TUITION DISCOUNTS WITH PARTICIPATING COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
