Behavioral Health Counselor at Berks Counseling Center, Inc.

Reading, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Behavioral Health Counseling, Substance Abuse Counseling, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Family Counseling, Assessment, Treatment Planning, Clinical Documentation, Trauma-Informed Approaches, Bilingual, LCSW, LPC, Community-Oriented Services, Compliance Standards, Medical Necessity Guidelines, Direct Services

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description 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. Berks Counseling Center is 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, you will be responsible for providing integrated treatment supporting the needs of both behavioral and physical health care to clients admitted to Berks Counseling Center. This would include clinical treatment modalities and supporting documentation. Full-time clinicians are Exempt and are paid a flat salary amount. Full-time clinician schedules are 30 or more hours per week. You will… 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. 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 supervisor. Requirements To qualify for the position, you will need… Master’s degree in a related social service field. At least three (3) months direct counseling and substance abuse counseling experience (or relevant internship) preferred 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. CAC or other PCB Certification required within one year of employment. A valid PA Driver’s License and the ability to drive, travel, and provide community-oriented services. Preferred candidates will … Be Bilingual: English/Spanish LCSW or LPC applicants with counseling experience in drug, alcohol, and mental health preferred. Knowledge of or experience with trauma-informed approaches preferred. Know the assessment and treatment of behavioral health disorder. Have experience in documenting clinical needs clearly, concisely, and in a timely manner. Physical Requirements: · SEEING: Must be able to see well enough to read reports and use computer. · COMMUNICATING: Must be able to communicate to clients, vendors, and coworkers. · MOBILITY: Must have mobility to move about the agency. · LIFTING/PULLING/PUSHING: Must be able to lift up to 25 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 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 Please complete application online by clicking Apply. You can find all our listings by visiting: www.bit.ly/BCCJOBS Be sure you’re using an updated browser and your resume is up to date and in PDF or Word format before uploading. Visit our website for more information: www.berkscounselingcenter.org If you are unable to complete the application online, please reach out to HR@berkscc.org to receive assistance. With one application, we can consider you for multiple positions.

Responsibilities

As a Behavioral Health Counselor, you will provide integrated treatment supporting the needs of both behavioral and physical health care to clients. This includes screening, assessment, evaluation, individual and group counseling, and maintaining clinical documentation.