COUNSELOR-HOURLY

Apis Services Inc•Fairless Hills, PA

33d•$0 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

At Resources for Human Development, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life. We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed. Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive. For more than 50 years, Resources for Human Development has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support. Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice. Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
Working toward Certification per program license requirements.
A minimum of two years of experience working with individuals with co-occurring disorders.
Working knowledge of computer business software and electronic health care record programs.

Nice To Haves

Compassionate
Dependable
Patient
Team-Oriented
Service-Focused
Professional
Positive
Committed to Helping Others

Responsibilities

Provide clinical support to program participants in the areas of addiction and mental health in either a residential or outpatient program by providing therapeutic counseling services through insight and interventions.
Maintain caseload, provide both group and individual counseling services as detailed by program standards.
Ensure the program supports individual goals of program participants, and that the program’s recovery model is followed.
Demonstrate regard for the dignity and respect of the clients and staff.
Always display a caring and supportive attitude and represent the program in a positive manner.
Maintain the confidentiality of all program participant information.
Uphold the integrity of RHD values as outlined in the employee handbook.
Partner with individuals to develop their treatment and recovery goals in relation to their medical, psychiatric and/or substance abuse disorders.
Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
Assist in program participant’s aftercare planning and follow-up.
Evaluate residents’ progress and report to funders/referral sources as requested through authorization/re-authorization reviews.
Participate actively in clinical case conferences as a member of the individual’s support team.
Maintain active caseload including engaging individuals in ongoing treatment.
Maintain tracking system for treatment plans, and other required documents to meet program funder guidelines and program goals.
Participate in clinical group meetings regarding ongoing treatment goals, progress and discharge as needed.
Enter documentation into electronic medical records in accordance with agency guidelines.
Maintain up to date scheduling calendar.
Other duties assigned