Behavioral Health Counselor
Job Description
Job Title: Behavioral Health Counselor
Location: Philadelphia, PA 19136
Shift: 2nd Shift Mon-Fri 1pm-9:30pm
Pay: $32.00/hr.
Scheduled Pay: Bi-Weekly
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and short-term disability after 90 days
For more information, please contact Breanna D. directly at bdrollinger@alinestaffing.com
Behavioral Health Counselor Description/Duties
· Provide group and individual treatment to patients in assigned program/facility.
· Develops and implements interventions as assigned under the supervision of professional behavioral/mental health staff.
· Counsel and encourage patients to participate in group and individual activities.
· Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning meetings as assigned.
· Provide care and activities programming to the patient population in the assigned area/facilities. Inform supervisor and/or licensed staff of any significant change in a patient's functioning utilizing formal processes to refer patients to licensed clinicians when indicated.
Job Requirements
Behavioral Health Counselor Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required, with human services, social work, psychology preferred.
- Training, experience or certification as a mental health worker, activities technician, case manager or group counselor preferred.
- Prior experience in behavioral or mental health, drug/alcohol rehabilitation services preferred.
JOB ID# 146655
Keywords: Behavioral Health Counselor, Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Clinical Therapist, Therapist, Mental Health Therapist, Licensed Therapist, Behavioral Health Specialist, Psychotherapist, Clinical experience, Trauma-informed care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Substance Abuse Counseling, Mental Health Assessment, Psychosocial Assessments