Psychiatric Counselor, DAS

Devereux•Homestead, PA

1d•$25

About The Position

Position: Diversion & Acute Stabilization (DAS) Psychiatric Counselor Pay Range: Up to $25/hour, based on education and related experience Schedule: Full Time, Rotating Schedule Location: Homestead, PA 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. 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, and we are looking for mission-driven, compassionate, reliable and creative people to join our community of care. 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! Keywords: Diversion and Acute Stabilization, Mental Health Counselor, Behavioral Health Specialist, Acute Mental Health Care, Crisis Intervention Counselor, Emergency Mental Health Services

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social/human services, or related field, required.
Prior experience working in social services with adults with behavioral health disorders, highly preferred.
18 years of age or older required.
Valid driver's license (Preferred)
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.
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.