BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE COUNSELOR

About RHD

For more than 50 years, RHD has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support. Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice. Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

RHD Glassport is a program for people with behavioral health issues who are transitioning into the community. The program will provide supportive services to help enhance the residents' lives, while maintaining stable mental health. The goal of the program is to facilitate and promote independence and improve quality of life.

About the Role

At RHD Glassport, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life. We're seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We're looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

The Behavioral Health Care Counselor will provide clinical support to program participants in the areas of addiction and mental health in either a residential or outpatient program by providing therapeutic counseling services through insight and interventions. Maintain caseload, provide both group and individual counseling services as detailed by program standards. Ensure the program supports individual goals of program participants, and that the program's recovery model is followed. Demonstrate regard for the dignity and respect of clients and staff. Always display a caring and supportive attitude and represent the program in a positive manner. Maintain the confidentiality of all program participant information.

Responsibilities

• Therapy
  • Partner with individuals to develop their recovery goals in relation to their medical, psychiatric and/or substance abuse disorders.
  • Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Assist in program participants' aftercare planning and follow-up.
• Caseload Management
  • Evaluate residents' progress and report to funders/referral sources as requested through authorization/re-authorization reviews.
  • Participate actively in clinical case conferences as a member of the individual's support team.
  • Maintain active caseload including engaging individuals in ongoing treatment.
  • Maintain tracking system for treatment plans and other required documents to meet program funder guidelines and program goals.
  • Participate in clinical group meetings regarding ongoing treatment goals, progress, and discharge as needed.
• Administrative
  • Enter documentation into electronic medical records in accordance with agency guidelines.
  • Maintain up-to-date scheduling calendar.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Certification may be required to be obtained within a specific timeframe of the hire date, depending on program license requirements.
• A minimum of two years of experience working with individuals with co-occurring disorders.
• Working knowledge of computer business software and electronic health care record programs.

Skills

• Compassionate
• Dependable
• Patient
• Team-Oriented
• Service-Focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to Helping Others

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Company-Paid Training
• Paid Training Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Certification Opportunities
• Leadership Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

Schedule

Full-Time, Evenings

Pay

$22.13/hr

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation