Counselor Lead

Pyramid Healthcare•East Stroudsburg, PA

10d•$52,000 - $58,000•Onsite

About The Position

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities. Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being. Located in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, Pyramid Healthcare's Hillside treatment center provides specialized detox and residential treatment specifically for men, addressing the unique challenges they face in recovery. Our medically-supervised detox offers 24/7 support, while the residential program builds essential life skills, emotional resilience and relapse-prevention strategies — all on a 16-acre campus overlooking the Pocono Mountains. The Counselor Lead is responsible for providing leadership and support to counselors for all clinical services for program as outlined by facility standards and in accordance with clinical philosophy of program.

Requirements

Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling with a Master’s level licensure: Marriage and family therapy, social work, professional counseling ), or certification by a state wide certification board (CAADC).
Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling and are working towards a Master’s level licensure (Marriage and family therapy, social work, professional counseling), or certification by a state wide certification board (CAADC)
Bachelors level with a CADC or are working towards a CADC with a minimum of one year of qualifying clinical experience.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Sound clinical judgment and excellent clinical skills
Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information
Ability to handle a crisis and or potential risk situation and react appropriately
A working knowledge of federal and state standards as well as regulating body and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

Facilitates group therapy, including preparation of materials, through research and construction of curriculum as needed.
Carrying a limited caseload as deemed necessary.
Communicating with referral sources and company representatives regularly to strengthen relationships and address concerns/problems.
Work closely to coordinate care with internal treatment providers regarding evaluation of client needs and/or medication management as appropriate.
Manages client files by conducting scheduled audits to ensure proper documentation is present and all licensing regulations are met.
Facilitates and attends weekly treatment team meetings.
Assists staff and program scheduling as needed.
As needed, conducts insurance reviews and assessments.
Supports with intake process with new clients into program as applicable.
Participates in on-call duties for the facility to assist line staff with client behavioral and emotional needs as applicable.
Oversees Family Programming including but not limited to the facilitation of psycho-educational programming as deemed appropriate.
Provide recommendations and assist in coordination of aftercare planning for clients.
Assist Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Director with clerical duties and any other duties as assigned.
Must exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality with regard to all company information.
Completion of all required trainings as designated by the company and accreditation/licensing entities.
Other duties as assigned.
Provide training and day-to-day guidance to the clinical assessment team.