Counselor at BRANDYWINE COUNSELING & COMMUNITY SERVICES INC

Wilmington, Delaware, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Feb, 26

Salary

21.0

Posted On

05 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Assessment, Counseling, Therapy Principles, Crisis Intervention, Client Evaluation, Documentation, Treatment Planning, Team Collaboration, Communication, Rapport Building, Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Resource Knowledge, Client Monitoring, Care Coordination

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Co-Occurring / Substance Abuse Counselor Who are We: Since 1985 Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc. (BCCS) has been a trusted provider of outstanding substance abuse and behavioral health treatment. BCCS is a community organization that prides itself on helping members of our community recover with dignity. We enhance the quality of life by creatively providing Education, Advocacy, Prevention, Early Intervention and Treatment Services. We promote hope and empowerment to persons and families touched by mental illness, substance abuse, HIV and multiple occurring diagnoses, and their related challenges. Are you eager to assist a client through their Mental Health and Substance Use recovery process in an outpatient therapeutic setting? We are seeking Clinicians to provide supportive person-centered counseling services to individuals in a compassionate way. Please look at the highlights below: What You'll Do At BCCS: Be responsible for a caseload of clients, as identified by program requirements and in accordance with state regulations. Completes required evaluations and assessments. Documents all clinical services and interventions performed within the clients ‘electronic record. Monitors client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed. Maintains contact with outside providers to coordinate care. Confer with the Clinical Supervisor on a daily basis for casing. Participates in weekly treatment team meetings. Performs other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of assessment and counseling/therapy principles Considerable 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: REQUIRED: Minimum Education: Associate Degree with CADC Certification REQUIRED: Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Science or Related Field if not CADC Certified REQUIRED: 1 year experience in the Substance Abuse Field and/or Mental Health REQUIRED: Within 2 years, must have obtained certification as CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor). PREFERRED: CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor). Salary: From $21/hour Commensurate with experience/education Schedule: Monday - Friday 5:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The compensation package for this position includes: Group medical, and dental coverage with low employee costs 34 paid days off annually Tuition reimbursement, a retirement plan with a company match and much more! 4-day work week option after probationary period! No weekends! Brandywine Counseling is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Opportunity for advancement

Responsibilities

The Counselor will manage a caseload of clients, conducting evaluations and assessments while documenting all clinical services. They will monitor client progress, adjust treatment plans, and coordinate care with outside providers.