21-086 Counselor 1 or 2 MH/DA

The CARE Center, INC.

                                                                                 JOB VACANCY NOTICE

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 or Counselor 2 (Part-Time)

                                              Washington Mental Health Outpatient and Drug & Alcohol

PAY GRADE:                        12 and 14

WAGE:                                  $16.76/hr.-Bachelor’s   $20.23/hr.-Master’s (Opportunities for advancement)

*FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE TO WORK SOME EVENINGS AS WELL AS DAYTIME HOURS*

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:     

• Provides intake assessments as well as outpatient psychotherapy including, but not limited to, individual, family, and group sessions.
• Conducts assessment and diagnostic services to develop a comprehensive treatment plan and related treatment recommendations.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans using individual, martial, group and family methodologies.
• Participates in treatment team meetings with all levels of psychiatric and clinical staff, both individually and in group supervision.
• Initiates appropriate Intra and Inter Agency contact to facilitate the care of the individuals that are served.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:            

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related social services field with a clinical practicum; in accordance with Department of Human Services (DHS) or Department of Drug & Alcohol Program (DDAP) regulations or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation or Activities Therapy with progressive experience in human services; in accordance with Department of Human Services (DHS) or Department of Drug & Alcohol Program (DDAP) regulations.  
• Demonstrated ability or willingness to obtain the designed managed care credential of Mental Health or successful completion of Certified Addiction Counselor (C.A.C.)
• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Dept. 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 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.
• Ability to communicate with effectiveness and provide constructive feedback to staff.

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,