Counselor

The Recovery Village•Wrightsville, PA

About The Position

Promises Behavioral Health is hiring a full-time Counselor for a Tuesday–Saturday schedule, as well as PRN staff. The Counselor supports a behavioral health program within the Advanced Recovery Systems family of treatment brands, which includes Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch. The Counselor provides individual, group, and family therapy; crisis intervention; psychoeducation; and experiential learning services for clients and their families. The role also includes oversight of residential facilities, clinical consultation, assessment and treatment planning, and coordination with other members of the clinical team to provide comprehensive care.

Requirements

Master's or Ph.D. in counseling, social work, psychology, or another counseling-related field.
Three years of experience in social work or a related field.
Experience working with addictions and/or mental health.
Experience using a variety of interventions, including DBT, CBT, and Family Systems.
Understanding of models and theories of addiction, mental illness, and related issues.
Knowledge of treatment, recovery, relapse prevention, and continuing-care models for dually diagnosed populations.
Understanding of diagnostic criteria for dual conditions and ability to conceptualize modalities and placement criteria within the continuum of care.
Ability to understand diverse cultures and gender-specific issues and incorporate the needs of gender- and culturally diverse groups into practice.
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize workload and work independently.
Proficient computer skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
CPR/First Aid certification is required. If not certified at hire, certification must be obtained within the state-mandated timeframe after the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Expressive or training in therapies preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family therapy, crisis intervention, primary process groups, psychoeducation presentations, and experiential learning groups for clients and families.
Provide oversight of residential facilities.
Provide clinical consultation for clients, their families, and referents upon request.
Complete psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and clinical discharge summaries.
Work closely with the clinical case manager and family therapist to provide comprehensive client care.