Counselor Full Time

New Perspectives White Deer Run is looking for FT Counselors!

This candidate must have a Bachelors degree and be enrolled in a Master's program or have already obtained a Master's degree. Also offering a $3,000 sign-on-bonus!

Are you ready to jump into an exciting career opportunity that will provide an opportunity to save lives while feeling challenged and professionally enriched on a daily basis?

White Deer Run Behavioral Health System is one of the leading providers of treatment for drug and alcohol addiction in Pennsylvania. The White Deer Run philosophy simply states that each patient will be treated as an individual, receiving treatment plans tailored to their specific needs.

As a Drug and Alcohol Counselor at White Deer Run some of the duties performed are:

Conduct individual counseling sessions and group or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and document as required.

May co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.

May be responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessment for patient.

May prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.

Insure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents are completed timely and in a clear concise manner.

May act as a liaison between referral sources and patient.

Provide crisis intervention to patient, as needed.

May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.

May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.

May provide case management duties for patient, insuring individualized quality care.

Evaluate the need of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.

Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Savings Accounts

Company paid basic life insurance and AD&D

Supplemental life insurance and AD&D

401K (with match)

THE ABILITY TO SAVE SOMEONE'S LIFE!

Education
Required
Bachelors or better in Human Services or related field
Skills
Preferred
Attention to Detail
Oral Communication
Written Communication
Behaviors
Preferred
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)