Behavioral Health Counselor

BCC summary

Berks Counseling Center is excited to be a team-based organization where every client has an entire team of care. If you enjoy being a team player in a helping profession, we invite you to explore our job opportunities.

We are a recovery-oriented behavioral health, physical health, and supportive services organization providing a holistic approach to a culturally and economically diverse population for the purpose of achieving a healthy and productive lifestyle.

Summary of job

As a Behavioral Health Counselor working in the Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) program, you will serve as an active member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team with a specialization in substance use issues related to opioid use, dual disorders, and high-risk behavioral health issues. This position provides individual and group counseling, daily support, education, and potential community outreach regarding behavioral health issues and substance use issues.

You will…

• Provide mobile outreach as needed.
• Monitor client access to and involvement with treatment and other providers to help address barriers to treatment and the recovery process.
• Serve as an active member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Provide screening, assessment, and evaluation of potential clients.
• Provide individual, group, and/or family counseling.
• Effectively assess client treatment needs and develop a comprehensive individualized integrated treatment plan.
• Utilize collaborative documentation to complete clinical documentation that meets compliance standards, medical necessity guidelines, and agency standards as to timeliness and accuracy of documentation.
• Maintain weekly direct services hours as designated by Team Leader.
• Actively participate in individual supervision, clinical team meetings, and huddles.
• Work collaboratively with the treatment team in meeting all client needs. This includes Peer Support, Certified Recovery Support, Case Management, Health Coaching, Care Coordination, Counseling, Primary Care, MOUD, and Psychiatry.
• Attend staff meetings and community meetings/committees as assigned.
• Provide community outreach and networking related to clinical services.
• Maintain appropriate credentials and attend ongoing training and education as required by licensure, certification and/or agency policy.
• Maintain accurate, up to date clinical documentation in the client record.
• Prepare reports as required.
• Meet all insurance and funding source requirements.

Provide crisis coverage and services at satellite locations and in the community as needed.

Requirements

To qualify for the position, you will need…

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related social service field.
• At least one (1) year of experience with substance abuse/co-occurring treatment.
• Knowledge of High-Risk care models.
• Knowledge of MAT models as it relates to treatment for all populations including pregnant and post-partum women.
• Knowledge of the unique needs of substance use and co-occurring populations
• A valid PA Driver’s License and the ability to drive, travel, and provide community treatment as needed.
• To obtain CAC or PCB certification within one (1) year of employment.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week within agency hours of operation, which are 8am-8pm Mon-Thurs, 8am-4pm Friday, with Saturday hours, when applicable.

Preferred candidates will have …

• A Master’s degree in related social service field.
• Bilingual ability in English/Spanish
• Experience in documenting clinical needs clearly, concisely, and in a timely manner.

Physical Requirements

• VISUAL: Must be able to read and interpret documents and read and analyze data on a computer screen for prolonged periods.
• COMMUNICATING: Must be able to communicate with clients, vendors, and coworkers.
• MOBILITY: Must have mobility to move about the agency.
• PHYSICAL EFFORT: Must be able to carry up to 5 pounds.
• OTHER: Must be able to write, type and use technology.

By joining BCC full time, you can receive the following perks

• Salary comparable to experience/education
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Free Virtual Urgent Care (Telemedicine) and Virtual Mental Health Services for you and your family
• Additional voluntary insurance options
• 403(b) with agency match after 12 months of service
• 15 days of Paid time off to start
• 2 floating holidays per calendar year
• 2 wellness days per calendar year
• 10 full paid holidays per calendar year
• Free parking
• Tuition Reimbursement or Student Loan Assistance
• Paid Licenses and Certifications, if they are relevant to BCC and the work you do
• Free supervision for licensure and certifications

All offers of employment are contingent upon the following

• Receipt of results of a satisfactory drug and alcohol screening test.
• Receipt of the originals of the following background checks: PA State Police Criminal History, PA State Child Abuse, and DPW FBI Criminal History. These clearances must be valid within the 60 months prior to employment. A conviction is not a bar to employment; however, a review will be conducted to make a determination of employment should a conviction be present.
• Receipt of original documentation and verification of relevant degrees, diplomas, certificates, or licensure.
• Confirmation that you are not on the OIG Federal Healthcare Program Exclusion from Participation list. Should you appear on this list, Berks Counseling Center is prohibited from employing you.
• This position may require you to operate BCC’s company car or transport clients, so you must provide a 10-Year Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and a valid Driver’s License.

CONTACT INFO

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• Visit our website for more information: www.berkscounselingcenter.org
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• With one application, we can consider you for multiple positions.