Family Based Counselor

Chimes•Upper Darby, PA

4d•$24 - $25

About The Position

Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions Job Description: It is the responsibility of the Family Based Counselor to conduct individual therapy and to assist in the conducting of family therapy with Family Based Mental Health Services clients and receive supervisory direction from the assigned Family Based Clinician and any other assigned supervisor.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in a human service discipline
Experience: One year of experience in the behavioral health field, including experience with children/adolescents and/or families
Licensure/Certification: None required
Clearances: Pennsylvania Act 33 & 34 clearance, Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list
Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience

Responsibilities

Assist in the development of formal treatment plans and, as required, behavior management plans in consultation with the client, family, and other team members
Conduct quality individual and family therapy, with a clinically appropriate balance between both modalities
Provide clinical mobile service delivery as defined by the program description, and best practice standards and in full compliance with licensure standard
Conduct an appropriate balance between team- and individually-delivered interventions
Implement effective treatment interventions consistent with the treatment plan
Consult with other treatment professionals regarding their role in carrying out designated treatment plan interventions
Provide crisis assessment and psychological stabilization, as necessary
Implement clinical service delivery goals consistent with overall agency goals, policies, and procedures
Utilize knowledge of the standards and ethical principles of the best practice of behavioral healthcare relevant to their programs
Maintain professional relationships with clients, payers, and community support service representatives
Provide all authorized client services and provide supporting documentation for re-authorizations, as necessary, in a timely manner
Submit accurate and timely payroll and billing documentation
Report to direct supervisor, and other administrative staff as required, in a timely and comprehensive manner
Complete all training mandated by the staff for Family Based Services
Complete all personally required training as per Professional Development Plan
Ability to maintain personal compliance with all training requirements and personnel documentation standards
Submit to Human Resources in a timely manner copies of all required documentation
Maintain professional relationships with clients, payers, and community support service representatives
Communicate effectively with payers to maintain and renew service authorizations as clinically appropriate
Maintain quality documentation of clinical service delivery
Complete other responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor
Participate in all required individual and peer supervision, as well as all applicable program staff meetings