Psychiatric Counselor, DAS
About The Position
Devereux/TCV Community Services is Hiring for a Full-Time Diversion & Acute Stabilization (DAS) Psychiatric Counselor! Being a DAS Psychiatric Counselor at Devereux/TCV has its Advantages: As a DAS Psychiatric Counselor at Devereux/TCV, you will work with other dedicated professionals who want to improve the lives of individuals with mental health and other disabilities. What to Expect: 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. You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux/TCV is proud to offer 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. This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to fifteen thousand dollars annually for undergraduate and twenty-five thousand dollars annually for graduate) and student loan repayment, among other benefits!
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
- Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 403 (b) retirement plan
- Paid Training
- Student Loan Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
