Outpatient Counselor

Pyramid Healthcare•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities. Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being. Pyramid Healthcare, a national leader in behavioral healthcare, is proud to operate our outpatient, Substance Use Disorder treatment center in Pittsburgh. A focus on client-centered care establishes our facility as a respected leader in addiction treatment in state. Under a passionate leadership team and committed support staff we assist our clients in reclaiming freedom. Offering a comprehensive outpatient treatment options to our clients we work to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that are effective in helping our clients achieve long-term recovery from substance use disorders. If after reading the job posting you feel you are qualified and interested in this role, we invite you to apply for this amazing opportunity!

Requirements

Must meet one of the following:
Masters Degree with a concentration in psychology or other related field.
Bachelor’s Degree with the same educational requirements and 1 year of clinical experience.
OR a Full certification as an addictions counselor by a statewide certification body, which is a member of a National certification body or certification by another state government’s substance abuse counseling certification board.

Responsibilities

Assists facilities in the overall function of daily schedule including but not limited to: assessment, utilization review, and clinical services.
Provides individual and group therapy to individuals served in treatment.
Assists with completion of client intake assessments.
Trained in all working processes of utilization reviews and completes insurance reviews as needed.
Attends shift change and company meetings.
Maintains caseload as needed.
Assists the Director in covering needed services for the facility.
Clerical duties as required for maintenance of client files.
Listens to clients concerning all areas of treatment.
Maintains safe, orderly, and therapeutic environment for clients including crisis intervention.
Complete required trainings and mandatory training hours.
Other duties as assigned.