Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

BCCS is Seeking a Full-time Counselor for our First Stop DUI Program!

Are you eager to assist a client through their Mental Health and Substance Use recovery process in an outpatient therapeutic setting? We are seeking Counselor to provide a supportive, person-centered counseling services to individuals in a compassionate way. Please look at the highlights below

What You'll Do At BCCS:

• Is to deliver quality and competent care to all BCCS clients, to include but not limited to individual, family and group counseling.
• Is responsible for completing all scheduled intakes & assessments and making appropriate recommendation for either education or outpatient treatment.
• Is responsible for creating a treatment plan based on client’s assessment.
• Document all clinical services and interventions performed within the clients ‘electronic record.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Is responsible for facilitating groups using identified curriculum.
• Confer with the Clinical Supervisor on a daily basis for casing.
• Ensures that the DUI tracking system is updated within identified timeline with client status.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Drug and alcohol treatment clinical practices.
• Knowledge of population being served and available resources.
• Ability to evaluate and screen clients for appropriate treatment and document progress of clients.
• May require crisis intervention to emergency situations.
• Skill in establishing rapport with clients.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Requirements:

Qualifications for the position are:

• Minimum of an associate degree with CADC, or bachelor's degree
• REQUIRED : Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or related field
• REQUIRED : 1 year experience in the Substance Abuse Field and/or Mental Health
• Within 2 years, must have obtained certification as CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor).

Schedule:

• Monday - Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• One late shift during the week of 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Salary:

• Starting at $21/hour
• Commensurate with experience, education, and certification!

The compensation package for this position includes:

• Group medical, dental, and vision coverage with low employee costs!
• 34 paid days off annually
• Tuition reimbursement
• A retirement plan with a company match and much more!
• No weekends!
• Brandywine Counseling is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Opportunity for advancement