Counselor

About the role

Education and Prevention Counselors at Abraxas I work directly with adolescents at our residential facility in Marienville, Pennsylvania. The goal is to BUILD BETTER FUTURES for the youth we serve.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision, leadership, and serve as a role model to clients while interacting in a therapeutic and meaningful manner.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans while shaping the course of treatment for assigned clients.
• Cookordinate and implement case management activities for assigned clients.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling.
• Complete required documentation, such as progress and court reports, discharge summaries, treatment plans, etc.
• Facilitate various treatment and life skills groups via standardized group curricula.
• Participate in case consultation, treatment reviews, and other multi-disciplinary meetings for assigned clients, including court hearings.
• Communicate and maintain regular contact with families and referral sources to provide updates of progress.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED and four years of related experience; OR an associate’s degree/60 credits from an accredited college or university and two years of related experience; OR a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• A valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to pass physical and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening.
• Pass criminal background check investigation.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive and comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision insurance, free meals, flexible spending accounts, basic life and short-term disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, life assistance program, tuition assistance, paid time off, paid holidays, and paid training.

Pay

$20.81 per hour

Schedule

Combination of both Days (7am - 3pm) & Evenings (3pm - 11pm)

About Company

Abrasas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re-entry/transition services. Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live.

Who We Are

We are actively committed to building a culture of awareness and belonging, as we strive to ensure we are a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally competent organization. As we work to make a difference in people’s lives, we are dedicated to respect, equity, and the engagement of those we serve and our employees. As a provider of trauma-informed care, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey.

Why Should You Consider Abraxas?

If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others, come join us!