Counselor 2
SPHS GROUP•Butler, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Counselor 2 provides clinical assessments and outpatient psychotherapy, including individual, family, and group sessions. The role develops treatment plans and recommendations, collaborates with psychiatric and clinical staff, coordinates care with internal and external agencies, and completes assigned documentation in a timely and professional manner. The counselor must follow applicable laws, regulations, ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, and agency policies.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related clinical discipline with a clinical practicum, in accordance with DHS and DDAP regulations; alternatively, licensure in a clinical discipline that includes mental health clinical experience.
- Demonstrated ability or willingness to obtain the designated managed care credential of Mental Health Professional or Certified Addiction Counselor.
- Demonstrated ability to obtain vital information in personal interviews to make appropriate 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 Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI fingerprints.
Responsibilities
- Conduct assessment and diagnostic services to develop comprehensive treatment plans and related recommendations.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using individual, marital, group, and family methodologies.
- Participate in treatment team meetings with psychiatric and clinical staff, including individual and group supervision.
- Initiate appropriate intra- and inter-agency contacts to facilitate care for individuals served.
- Prepare, maintain, and submit assigned case records, charts, reports, forms, and other required documentation in a professional and timely manner.
- Adhere to applicable policies, laws, regulations, codes of ethics, confidentiality requirements, and agency procedures.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees.
- Retirement plan with potential for agency match.
- Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Generous time off for eligible employees.
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