Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Counselor to join our amazing team at Silvermist in Renfrew PA!

Masters Degree Required

Salary : 53k-58k per year

Summary
Responsible for facilitating all clinical services for program as outlined by facility standards and in accordance with clinical philosophy of program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Evaluates behavioral, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and social needs of clients and family members and consults with treatment team regularly for the development of and progress towards treatment goals in accordance with clinical policy and accreditation guidelines.
• Facilitates all clinical services for clients including individual and family sessions, therapeutic groups, and referral source/ outpatient provider contact as applicable.
• Responsible for maintaining clinical record for clients with appropriate documentation of clinical services and client program engagement in ECR in accordance with program policy.
• Provides documentation and support for utilization review in a timely way and participates in UR process as outlined in program policy.
• Participates in aftercare plan development and outcome data process as applicable.
• Contributes to program specific curriculum development, literature review, and training in accordance with clinical philosophy.
• Participates in on call rotation as directed by supervisor and in accordance with program policy.
• Conduct Level of Care Assessments as required.
• Maintains safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for clients including crisis intervention.
• Complete all required trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
For Mental Health Adult Residential Treatment Facilities

a) A Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency,
psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human
services field) or other related field.
b) A Bachelor’s Degree with the same educational requirements and 1 year of clinical
experience.
c) An Associate’s Degree with the same educational requirements and 2 years of clinical
experience.
d) Full certification as an addictions counselor by a statewide certification body, which is a
member of a National certification body or certification by another state government’s
substance abuse counseling certification board.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound clinical judgment and excellent clinical skills
• Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information
• Ability to handle a crisis and or potential risk situation and react appropriately
• A working knowledge of federal and state standards as well as regulating body and compliance standards.

Pyramid CORE Values:
We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent and ethical when dealing with clients, staff and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

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