Description 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, 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. This position is community based, when clinically necessary. You will… • Serve as an active member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team. • Collect screening, assessment, or other evaluative data under the supervision of master’s level and/or licensed staff. • Provide individual, group, and/or family counseling under the close supervision of master’s level and/or licensed staff. • Effectively assess client treatment needs and participate in 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. • Actively participate in individual supervision, huddles, and clinical team meetings. • 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. • CAC or other PCB certification or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment. • The 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 with at least three (3) months direct counseling and substance abuse counseling experience (or relevant internship). • LCSW or LPC licensure and have counseling experience in drug, alcohol, and mental health. • Bilingual ability in English/Spanish • Knowledge of the assessment and treatment of behavioral health disorders. • Knowledge of community services available to low-income, high-risk populations. • 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. Must have mobility to move about the community. • 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 offered for clinical licensure (LPC, LCSW) 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 any state or federal list that would exclude you from participation in Medicaid, Medicare or other federal healthcare programs if your role provides services under these programs. • 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. CONTACT INFO • Please complete application online by clicking Apply. • You can find all our listings by visiting: https://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 [email protected] to receive assistance. • With one application, we can consider you for multiple positions.