Counselor III Opportunity at Established Philly Health Center

Job Description

Job Description

As our community evolves, so does the need for compassionate care. If your position was recently impacted, Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc., invites you to continue your mission of service with us. 

Founded in 1970 as South Philadelphia Health Action and subsequently incorporated as Greater Philadelphia Health Action, GPHA is a non-profit healthcare organization with a commitment to provide compassionate and affordable healthcare services regardless of an individual’s ability to pay. Since 1970, GPHA has expanded to become one of the premier providers of primary and behavioral healthcare in the Greater Philadelphia area.

We are presently seeking full-time Counselor IIIs  in our Behavioral Healthcare Division.

This position will perform a wide variety of tasks designed to effect the lasting rehabilitation of patients engaging in our mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring programs. These tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Completion of intake assessments, individual counseling, group work and support of ancillary activities.
• Development of individualized treatment plans consistent with licensing and regulatory agencies’ guidelines.
• Maintenance of accurate, comprehensive, and timely documentation of service activities, interaction with client, and client progress.
• Collaboration with members of client’s treatment team, family, and personnel of other community agencies actively involved with client to coordinate treatment efforts.
• Participation in educational meetings and trainings related to alcohol abuse and mental illness treatment.
• Participation in quality assessment and improvement activities to develop and expand the efficiency and quality of Behavioral Healthcare Services.

Must have a Master’s degree in Human Services field or related field and two (2) years of experience in substance abuse or related field. Psychology and one year of counseling experience preferred . Local candidates only please.

Benefits Include:

• Health and Financial Benefits including Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) with lucrative company contribution and match
• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick, Personal, Education, and Holidays
• Professional Growth and Rewards including Generous bonuses, employee referral bonus, leadership and advancement opportunities, continuing education

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GPHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GPHA does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices to include hiring, transferring and promotion practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, disability, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.