Behavioral Health Counselor - High Engagement Team

About the role

Berks Counseling Center is a recovery-oriented behavioral health, physical health, and supportive services organization. We provide a holistic approach to a culturally and economically diverse population to achieve a healthy and productive lifestyle.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an active member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Provide screening, assessment, and evaluation of potential clients.
• Provide individual, group, and/or family counseling.
• Effectively assess client treatment needs and develop a comprehensive individualized integrated treatment plan.
• Utilize collaborative documentation to complete clinical documentation that meets compliance standards, medical necessity.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a related social service field.
• At least three (3) months direct counseling and substance abuse counseling experience (or relevant internship) preferred.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week within agency hours of operation, which are 8am-8pm Mon-Thurs, 8am-4pm Friday with Saturday hours, when applicable.
• CAC or other PCB Certification required within one year of employment.
• A valid PA Driver's License and the ability to drive, travel, and provide community-oriented services.

Qualifications

• LCSW or LPC applicants with counseling experience in drug, alcohol, and mental health preferred.
• Knowledge of or experience with trauma-informed approaches preferred.
• Bilingual: English/Spanish.

Skills

• SEEING: Must be able to see well enough to read reports and use computer.
• COMMUNICATING: Must be able to communicate to clients, vendors, and coworkers.
• MOBILITY: Must have mobility to move about the agency.
• LIFTING/PULLING/PUSHING: Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• OTHER: Must be able to write, type, and use technology.

Benefits

• Salary comparable to experience/education.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Free Virtual Urgent Care (Telemedicine) and Virtual Mental Health Services for you and your family.
• Additional voluntary insurance options.
• 403(b) with agency match after 12 months of service.
• 15 days of Paid time off.
• 2 floating holidays per calendar year.
• 2 wellness days per calendar year.
• 10 full paid holidays per calendar year.
• Free parking.
• Tuition Reimbursement or Student Loan Assistance.
• Paid Licenses and Certifications, if they are relevant to BCC and the work you do.
• Free supervision for licensure and certifications.

Contact Info

Please complete application online by clicking Apply. You can find all our listings by visiting: www.bit.ly/BCCJOBS. Visit our website for more information: www.berkscounselingcenter.org.