Counselor

Pyramid Healthcare•Chambersburg, PA

About The Position

Pyramid Healthcare’s Chambersburg Outpatient Treatment Program is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Outpatient Counselor in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. The role provides outpatient behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment to individuals experiencing substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and co-occurring conditions. The Counselor helps clients build coping skills, achieve treatment goals, and maintain long-term recovery through evidence-based care. The position provides individual, group, and family counseling; intake assessments and screenings; treatment planning; and case management support. It also supports clinical operations through documentation, utilization reviews, insurance authorizations, and compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. The role works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team and may provide crisis intervention and clinical support as needed. Candidates must meet one of the education, licensure, or certification pathways specified in the posting. The position offers opportunities to gain supervised clinical experience and advance within the organization. Candidates selected for hire must pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and any required state-mandated clearances.

Requirements

Meet one of the following qualification pathways: a master’s degree from an accredited college in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, or counseling and be working toward or already hold master’s-level licensure or statewide certification such as CAADC; a bachelor’s degree with an active CADC license or working toward CADC certification and at least one year of qualifying clinical experience; an associate degree with an active CAAC license or working toward CAAC and at least two years of qualifying clinical experience; a high school diploma or GED with an active CAAC license; or current Pennsylvania RN licensure, a degree from an accredited school of nursing, and one year of qualifying clinical experience.
Pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and any required state-mandated clearances.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing counseling services in behavioral health, mental health, addiction treatment, or substance use disorder settings.
Knowledge of substance abuse treatment and recovery principles.
Experience working with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Familiarity with utilization management, insurance authorizations, and treatment planning.
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations, CARF standards, and state licensing requirements.
Strong crisis intervention and clinical decision-making skills.
Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family counseling services.
Conduct comprehensive client intake assessments and screenings.
Develop and update individualized treatment plans based on client needs.
Maintain an active caseload while providing high-quality therapeutic services.
Support clients throughout the treatment and recovery process.
Provide crisis intervention and clinical support as needed.
Complete clinical documentation accurately and within required timeframes.
Maintain organized and compliant client records.
Complete insurance authorizations and utilization reviews.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations, state licensing requirements, and organizational policies.
Participate in quality assurance and regulatory compliance activities.
Attend clinical supervision, staff meetings, and shift-change meetings.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment team members.
Assist the Program Director with program coverage and operational needs.
Complete all required trainings and continuing education requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.