21-053 Counselor 1

The CARE Center, INC.

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Become a leader…Become an innovator…Make a difference in your community and join the premier nonprofit human services company in the region.   Come join our team and build a career with SPHS!

  POSITION:                          Counselor 1 (Temporary Full-time)

                                               Assertive Community Treatment Program (ACT)

                                               Washington Office

  PAY GRADE:                      12

  WAGE:                                 $32,682 (Eligible for paid time off and other opportunities within the agency)

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:                                             

• Provides outpatient psychotherapy and follow-up services to the adult client population.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment/service plans for ACT consumers using various therapeutic methodologies, maintaining a direct service level of 75% minimum time.
• Participates in Case Conferences with all levels of psychiatric and clinical staff, individually and in group supervision staffings.
• Serves as a member of Assertive Community Treatment Team as well as the after hours on call rotation.
• Initiates appropriate Intra & Interagency contact to facilitate consumer care.
• Prepares, maintains and submits all assigned case records, charts, reports, forms and other required documentation in a professional and timely manner.
• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related social services field with progressive experience in human services, is desirable.
• Ability to carry out rehabilitation and support functions.
• Experience working with adults with serious mental illness.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain vital information during a personal interview to make proper recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff, providers, and other social service agencies.
• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearance.
• Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal health care program.
• Ability to inspect and identify violations pertaining to program regulations.
• Ability to transport oneself in an insured vehicle, as program needs dictate.
• Ability to observe and recognize verbal and non-verbal signs of physical or mental disorders.
• Demonstrated ability to handle clients with a wide range of psychiatric conditions.
• Ability to receive performance feedback and instructions calmly, without reacting negatively or emotionally.

QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS SHOULD VISIT OUR WEBSITE http://www.sphs.org/employment.html FOR CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES OR STOP INTO THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE AT 300 CHAMBER PLAZA, CHARLEROI, PA.    POSTING#21-053.

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