Counselor

The Recovery Village•Wrightsville, PA

About The Position

Promises Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time Counselor for a Tuesday–Saturday schedule, as well as PRN staff. The role supports a behavioral health program within the Advanced Recovery Systems family of treatment organizations, which is committed to expanding access to evidence-based addiction and mental health care. The Counselor provides individual, group, and family therapy; crisis intervention; psychoeducation; and experiential learning groups for clients and families. The position also includes oversight of residential facilities, clinical consultation, psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries. The Counselor works closely with the clinical case manager and family therapist to support comprehensive client 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.
Ability to demonstrate understanding of varied models and theories of addiction, mental illness, and related issues.
Knowledge of philosophies, practices, policies, and outcomes 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 time frame 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, 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.