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White Deer Run at Mt. Zion
Counselor 1 White Deer Run - York
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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
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JOB DESCRIPTION
White Deer Run PHP - York, located at 257 East Market Street in York, PA, is seeking a qualified Counselor to join our dedicated team! If you're passionate about helping individuals navigate recovery and make meaningful changes in their lives, we encourage you to apply.Purpose Statement:
Provide counseling, treatment, and support services to help patients recover from substance use and other behavioral health disorders while promoting long-term recovery, wellness, and improved quality of life.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Conduct group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required.
- Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
- May be responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessments for patients.
- May prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
- Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
- May act as a liaison between referral sources and patients.
- Provide crisis intervention to patients, 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 patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
- Evaluate the need of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Associates required. Bachelor's degree in social or health services field .
- Experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum through education or certification process required.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
- Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates; OR state license or certification eligible within the timeframe designated by the facility.
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of ongoing education and training, as required by the state in which the facility operates and applicable accrediting body.