Psychiatric Counselor, DAS

Devereux•Homestead, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Devereux/TCV Community Services is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and responsible individual to join the treatment team as a Diversion & Acute Stabilization (DAS) Psychiatric Counselor. In this role, you will work with other dedicated professionals to improve the lives of adults with mental health and other disabilities, specifically those facing behavioral health challenges. The position involves encouraging individuals to meet recovery goals, monitoring their well-being, teaching wellness strategies, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary treatment team. Devereux/TCV is committed to supporting its employees through programs like ASCEND, a career accelerator offering guidance, coaching, skills development, and financial assistance, including 100% tuition coverage (up to $15,000 annually for undergraduate and $25,000 for graduate studies) and student loan repayment. TCV Community Services, located in Western PA, has over 50 years of experience as a leading community provider for individuals with mental health, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral health/substance abuse needs. Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations in behavioral healthcare, founded in 1912. It operates a national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment programs, impacting over 10,000 children, adults, and their families annually. With nearly 6,500 employees, Devereux serves individuals in areas such as autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education, and foster care. The organization's mission is to change lives by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral, or cognitive differences. Devereux fosters a culture of Servant Leadership, emphasizing a mission-driven, people-first mindset, and a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

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

ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential.
100% of tuition covered (up to fifteen thousand dollars annually for undergraduate and twenty-five thousand dollars annually for graduate)
Student loan repayment
A working environment that is collaborative and with a multidisciplinary team approach.
Tuition Assistance.
Health, Vision, Dental Insurance.
Generous Paid Time Off.
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
Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
Employee assistance / work-life balance program.