Counselor III Opportunity at Established Philly Health Center

Greater Philadelphia Health Action•Philadelphia, PA

77d•Onsite

About The Position

As our community evolves, so does the need for compassionate care. If your position was recently impacted, Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc., invites you to continue your mission of service with us. 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 IIIs in our Behavioral Healthcare Division.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Psychology background
One year of counseling experience

Responsibilities

Perform a wide variety of tasks designed to effect the lasting rehabilitation of patients engaging in our mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring programs.
Completion of intake assessments, individual counseling, group work and support of ancillary activities.
Development of individualized treatment plans consistent with licensing and regulatory agencies’ guidelines.
Maintenance of accurate, comprehensive, and timely documentation of service activities, interaction with client, and client progress.
Collaboration with members of client’s treatment team, family, and personnel of other community agencies actively involved with client to coordinate treatment efforts.
Participation in educational meetings and trainings related to alcohol abuse and mental illness treatment.
Participation in quality assessment and improvement activities to develop and expand the efficiency and quality of Behavioral Healthcare Services.