Counselor 2

Comprehensive Benefits Package   •   Tuition Discounts   •   Career Advancement    

SOUTHWEST BEHAVIORAL CARE, INC.

Multiple Part-Time Contract Position

Charleroi, PA Location

OVERALL FUNCTION:

Provides outpatient psychotherapy and follow-up services to the assigned program client population.

• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans using individual, marital, group and family methodologies.
• Participates in Case Conferences with all levels of psychiatric and clinical staff, individually and in group supervision staffing.
• Serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team, the Emergency Services Team and the Quality Assurance Committee.
• Initiates appropriate contact and interaction with external facilities and program relative to client care.
• Prepares, maintains and submits all assigned case records, charts, reports, forms and other required documentation in a professional and timely manner.
• Other duties as required.
• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

• Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related social services field with a clinical practicum from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain vital information during a personal interview to make proper recommendations;
• Demonstrated ability or willingness to obtain the designated managed care credential of Mental Health Professional;
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff, providers, and other social service agencies;
• Must not be excluded form participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal health care program.
• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the Pennsylvania State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearances.
• Ability to transport oneself in an insured vehicle, as program needs dictate.

AVAILABLE BENEFITS:

• Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees.
• Retirement plan with potential for agency match.
• Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Generous time off for eligible employees.
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