Psychiatric Counselor, DAS

Devereux • Homestead, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Position: Diversion & Acute Stabilization (DAS) Psychiatric Counselor. TCV Community Services, located in Western PA, has been a leading community provider for over 50 years in supporting individuals with mental health, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral health/substance abuse needs. TCV is seeking a dedicated, compassionate and responsible person to join the treatment team serving adults with behavioral health challenges. Encourage individuals to meet their recovery goals, i.e., actively participate in treatment and therapeutic activities to enhance their lives. Monitor individuals’ physical and emotional well-being, use de-escalation and emergency techniques, when necessary. Develop and teach strategies to promote wellness and independence. Collaborate with the treatment team including but not limited to psychiatrist, therapist, nurses and service coordinators. Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year. Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social/human services, or related field, required.
• 18 years of age or older required.
• Agree to a PA state criminal history, child abuse record and FBI Clearance.
• Agree to a pre-employment drug screening, one-step TB and physical.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in social services with adults with behavioral health disorders, highly preferred.
• Valid driver's license (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Encourage individuals to meet their recovery goals, i.e., actively participate in treatment and therapeutic activities to enhance their lives.
• Monitor individuals’ physical and emotional well-being, use de-escalation and emergency techniques, when necessary.
• Develop and teach strategies to promote wellness and independence.
• Collaborate with the treatment team including but not limited to psychiatrist, therapist, nurses and service coordinators.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Paid Training.
• Student Loan Assistance.
• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level