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Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Adolescent Habilitation Counselor
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$35,042 / year median in Pennsylvania
+9% projected growth
Job Description
- Description
- _Do you want to make a positive change in the lives of children & youth?
IDD/BH/MH
diagnoses and will impact the individuals you are working with by unlocking their full potential on a daily basis. From a behavioral perspective, the youth in this program have skill deficits in impulse control, emotion regulation and an inability to perform age-appropriate developmental skills secondary to either direct or vicarious traumatization. This traumatization has often compromised their resilience and resulted in feelings of emptiness, fear, abandonment, impulsivity, emotion dysregulation, and self-destructive behaviors. These traits lead to multiple life consequences such as challenges in school, family conflict, dependency or delinquent court involvement, absence of a healthy peer group, lack of vocational and life skills, and a history of unsuccessful placements. Every day as aHabilitation Counseloryou will… + Supervises and/or assists individuals in the implementation of program plans designed to improvesocial, emotional, physical and/or self-help skills. + Develops drafts of D-PBIS Lesson Plans (D-PBIS = Devereux Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) for multi-disciplinary professional team review, approval and implementation + Ensure the individuals you are working with are safe + Engage in daily activities such as ADL's, Recreational, and Social Activities with individuals + Address and redirect inappropriate behavior of individuals you are working with + Implement treatment plan goals and objectives You will be offered: + Opportunities to learn and grow in the behavioral health and human services fields. + Fun, fast-paced supportive environment where you can participate in the treatment planning process. +- ASCEND
- Career Accelerator Program
- + Paid Training and Professional Development +
BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT
- (learn more at
- MyDeverurexBenefits.org
- )[1st day of the 1st pay period after 30 days]
Available Shift:
7am- 3pm | 2pm
- 10pm
Schedule:
One Scheduled Day Off During The Week and WeekendCompensation:
$20.25- $23.05/hr(based on experience and education)
- Shift Differential
- = +$2/hr from 2pm
- 11pm
Sign-On Bonus:
Full-time:
$1,000 | Part- time: $500: Will be paid out over the first 6 months of employment [
FT:
$300 upon hire + $350 at 90 days + $350 at 180 days] [PT:
$150 upon hire + $150 at 90 days + $200 at 180 days]- Devereux Pennsylvania Children's Services (DPACS)
- center serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders.
- Qualifications
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related degree required.EXPERIENCE
- Previous experience preferred (not required) working with individuals with psychological, emotional and behavioral disorders, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorders.
- AGE•: Candidates must be atleast 21 years of age.
- Company Overview
- Company Overview
- Devereux is one of the nation's largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults
- and their families
- every year.
Our Mission:
- Devereux changes lives
- by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.
- Our Culture, Our Expectations
- At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide
- every day
- for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders.
- offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors
- is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world
- one person, one family, one community at a time.
- What Devereux Offers You
- In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after
- 30 days
- of employment.
- Visitwww.mydevereuxbenefits.orgto see why Devereux is a great place to work!
- _Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE_ Software Powered by ICIMS
- Posted Date
- _4 weeks ago_ _(8/3/2026 12:06 PM)_
- _Requisition ID_
- _2026-52488_
- _Category_
- _Direct Care_
- _Position Type_
- _Full-Time or Part-Time_
- _Remote_
- _No_
- _
Location :
City_- _West Chester_
- _
Location :
State/Province_- _PA_
- _
Location :
Country_- _US_The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement•including upgrading, promotion and transfer•consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.