Counselor Outpatient

Diakon Behavioral Health Services offers a range of counseling and behavioral services to children, teens, families and adult individuals. Services are provided through counseling centers in Mechanicsburg, Lewisburg, Montoursville, Williamsport, within several public-school buildings, Kennett Square, and Chester County. Specialized programs include family-based mental health services, provided in the community and in-home, addiction counseling, trauma-focused therapy and SPIN, a service designed to assist children and youths who have problematic sexual behaviors.

General Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing clinical services to individuals, couples, families, and groups.
• Coordinates case management on all assigned cases.
• Conducts individual, couple, family, and/or group therapy sessions.

Education/Training

Outpatient Mental Health Education and Training : A bachelor’s degree from a college or university that is accredited in a recognized clinical discipline.

Outpatient Drug & Alcohol Education and Training : A BA or BS degree in psychology, counseling, sociology, or a related field of study required. CADC preferred, CADC eligible; proof of active efforts toward completion of the certificate required.

Experience: A minimum of two (2) years' supervised clinical experience in an outpatient setting preferred.

ADA: Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, and lift items weighing up to 25 lbs.; visual and auditory skills.

Compensation and Benefits:

Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Per Diem employees are offered:

• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Referral bonuses of up to $3,000 .

Staff receive excellent training through a comprehensive paid general orientation including customer service training. We offer continuing training and education, provide the ability for career advancement, and host staff appreciation and special events. Diakon also maintains a discretionary emergency fund , which can be of assistance to staff members during critical times. In addition, Diakon offers a Love of Thy Neighbor Fund , which provides a per-day living expense and matches up to five PTO days for approved service or mission trips with other nonprofit organizations.

Diakon is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE/M/F/VETS/Disabled