Social Work Counselor Jobs in Pennsylvania

Job Title: Drug & Alcohol Counselor Company: Cornell Companies, Inc. Location: Erie, PA Description: DRUG & ALCOHOL COUNSELOR (YO1642)The candidate for this position provides a full range of counseling/case management services to delinquent/dependent youth with substance abuse/use problems.Typical duties include:• Coordinates and implements case management activities• Develops and implements treatment plans to include the provision of at least 10 hours of treatment services during primary care hours each week• Provides individual counseling and completes related documentationThe right candidate will have:C.A.C. or national certification, or;Current licensure in the Commonwealth as a registered nurse and a degree from an accredited school of nursing and one (1) year of counseling experience, or;Associates Degree in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing or related field and two (2) years of clinical experience, or;BA/BS Degree in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing or other related field and one (1) year of clinical experience, or;MA/MS Degree in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing or other related field, which includes a practicum in a health and human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting.

Job Title: Admissions Counselor-Evening Company: The Horsham Clinic Location: Ambler, PA Description: The Horsham Clinic is a 146 bed private behavioral healthcare facility located on a beautiful 55-acre suburban campus. We are minutes from Philadelphia and we serve Southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The Horsham Clinic provides comprehensive behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, and their families. Programs and services are located on the main campus in Ambler, Pennsylvania, as well as satellite day hospital programs in Springfield, Pennsylvania, Delaware County and Bristol, Pennsylvania, Bucks County. The Assessment and Referral Counselor provides telephonic and in person risk assessment and crisis intervention, initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, determines for appropriate level of care, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff. The Admissions/ARC Counselor maintains responsibility for phone management and completion of the admission process by effectively communicating cases to the Shift Coordinator. This position is for the Evening shift. Job Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position. Staff must demonstrate knowledge and skill in provision of services to various populations including children, adolescents, adults, older adults and dually diagnosed patients in an inpatient and partial hospital setting. Education: Bachelors Degree in Counseling, Psychology or Human Services field with at least five years experience Masters degree preferred, with two years prior experience. Experience: Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting. Click Here To Apply https://uhs.ats.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/pm/click.cgi?job_id=29394&site_id=35

Job Title: EAP Counselor Company: UnitedHealth Group, Inc Location: Philadelphia, PA Description: OptumHealth is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system.If you want more meaning in your career - as a clinician or a business professional - think of OptumHealth as your calling.By providing 60 million Americans with information, tools and solutions, we are helping to guide them through the health care system, financing their health care needs, and enabling them to achieve their personal health and well-being goals.The EAP Counselor is responsible for providing counseling telephonically for behavioral health and employee assistance services. Responsibilities include assessment and triage, short-term problem resolution, and referrals.Primary Responsibilities: Conducting telephonic assessments and counselingResponding to crisis callsDetermining member eligibility and benefit coverageProviding referrals and/or community resources as appropriate for life-work, psychiatric and/or chemical dependency issuesHandling after care monitoring (following up with employees and/or providers to ascertain the safety of employees, continuation of treatment, etc.)Acting as a point of contact on EAP matters both for internal (on site) and external (members) customersExplaining benefit coverage to members and providersWork hours: 9:30 AM - 6 PMAt OptumHealth, you will perform within an innovative culture thats focused on transformational change in the health care system. You will leverage your skills across a diverse and multi-faceted business. And you will make contributions that will have an impact thats greater than youve ever imagined.

Job Title: Mental Health Therapist/Counselor Company: Guiding Along Counseling Location: Philadelphia, PA Description: Part Time Therapist/Counselor for Mental Health Counseling Center in the Mount Airy/Chestnut Hill area.  Responsibilities include providing individual, couples, and family counseling for a wide range of mental health diagnoses.   Clients  age range - 7 years old to 65 years old. Master's level Clinician required.  LSW or LCSW preferred.  This is a Fee for Service and Independent Contractor position.  Flexible hours - prefer Saturday hours; however, weekdays - mornings to evening hours are available.

Job Title: COUNSELOR POSITIONS Company: SPHS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Location: Greensburg, PA Description: COUNSELOR 2 SPHS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HAS IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR A FULL-TIME PART-TIME SUBSTANCE ABUSE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS IN THE DAY REPORTING CENTER, GREENSBURG OFFICE. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A MASTER'S DEGREE IN COUNSELING, SOCIAL WORK, PSYCHOLOGY OR RELATED FIELD. SEND RESUME COVER LETTER TO: ATTN: DEPT. 1033, SPHS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, 203 SOUTH MAPLE AVE., GREENSBURG, PA 15601, OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.SPHS.ORG. OUR EMAIL ADDRESS IS Register to View AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Title: Night Counselor Company: The Academy System Location: South Park, PA Description: We are looking for reliable and disciplined individuals to serve as positive role models and counsel youth at our Sleepy Hollow Female Program. The program is located in South Park and the position responsibilities include building security, student safety and welfare, maintenance and inventory duties, as well as counseling. Individuals with EMT, athletic and/or military backgrounds will be strongly considered. The hours will be 10:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m., four consecutive work nights with three consecutive nights off.In addition, Child Abuse, Criminal History, FBI, Driver’s License and physical clearances are required upon hire.Skills/ RequirementsNight Counselors are responsible for student welfare, building security, and preparing students for the start of each new day.

Job Title: Counselor Company: Cornell Companies, Inc. Location: Pittsburgh, PA Description: Abraxas Youth & Family Services, a leader in the juvenile justice field, has an opening for a General Residential Counselor at our Pittsburgh, PA facilities. Abraxas is a publicly traded company whose primary business is in the field of corrections, education, rehabilitation and treatment for adults and youth. We partner with federal, state, county and local government agencies to meet their service needs through quality and cost-efficient services and programs.Abraxas began in Marienville, Pennsylvania in 1973 with only one site and only 30 kids. Now, Abraxas Youth & Family Services extends to eight states serving 4,225 youth, adults and families at 29 different locations.At Abraxas, compensation isn’t the only reward for your talents. We also offer excellent benefit options designed to meet your health, financial, insurance, and personal needs. These benefits include: Medical, Dental, Prescription drug coverage, Vision, 401 K, Stock purchase options, life insurance, disability insurance, etc. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. ? Coordinates and implements case management activities? Develops and implements treatment plans to include the provision of at least 10 hours of treatment services during primary care hours each week? Provides individual counseling and completes related documentation? Provides caseload group counseling and completes related documentation? Facilitates family sessions and completes related documentation? Facilitates drug & alcohol treatment groups and completes related documentation? Facilitates therapeutic recreation groups and completes related documentationQUALIFICATIONSTo 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.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBA/BS Degree in related field and one (1) year of clinical experience, or MA/MS Degree in related field, which includes a practicum in a health and human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting.Degree must be from an accredited school.Must be at least 21 years of ageCriminal clearances (Act 33 and 34 clearances, specific State and child clearances and if necessary FBI)Non-communicable diseases physical examPass a pre-employment drug testValid driver's license Valid insured registered vehicle EOE

Job Title: Counselor I Company: Cornell Companies, Inc. Location: Morgantown, PA Description: Abraxas Youth & Family Services, a leader in the juvenile justice field, has openings for Counselors, in Morgantown, PA. Abraxas is a publicly traded company whose primary business is in the field of corrections, education, rehabilitation and treatment for adults and youth. We partner with federal, state, county and local government agencies to meet their service needs through quality and cost-efficient services and programs.Abraxas began in Marienville, Pennsylvania in 1973 with only one site and only 30 kids. Now, Abraxas Youth & Family Services extends to eight states serving 4,225 youth, adults and families at 29 different locations.At Abraxas, compensation isn’t the only reward for your talents. We also offer excellent benefit options designed to meet your health, financial, insurance, and personal needs. These benefits include: Medical, Dental, Prescription drug coverage, Vision, 401 K, Stock purchase options, life insurance, disability insurance, etc. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Interviews client, family member, and other agency staff members to obtain information for intake, individualized treatment plans, and any other pertinent information.Observes client to evaluate behavioral and emotional problems through interactions with clients and their family member.Participates with and supervises clients in daily programmatic activities.Assumes responsibility for specified areas of service such as education, drug and alcohol, abuse and victimization, HIV/AIDS, group services, family sessions, referral agency contact, and etc.Assists program/facility administrators and clinical staff members in the direction of a cross-disciplinary treatment team, in-service training, clinical consultations, and assures regulatory compliance.Plans and administers comprehensive observations, records, reports on client treatment, behavior, diagnosis, and progress.Discusses progress toward goals with client, family member, and referral agency through treatment conferences, progress notes, service logs, conferences, phone calls, and written reports to referral agency. Provides required narrative, billing, and statistical reports for clients on caseload.Utilizes community resources and referrals. Attends staff meetings and conferences.Supports the Cornell Abraxas’ philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care.QUALIFICATIONSTo 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.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE-Bachelor’s Degree in any human services field-Six months counseling experience preferably in a similar environment-Must be at least 21 years of age. -Pass criminal background checks -Pass a pre-employment drug test -Pass pre-employment drug screen-Possess a valid driver’s license.

Job Title: Admissions Counselor/Per Diem Company: The Horsham Clinic Location: Ambler, PA Description: The Horsham Clinic is a 146 bed private behavioral healthcare facility located on a beautiful 55-acre suburban campus. We are minutes from Philadelphia and we serve Southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The Horsham Clinic provides comprehensive behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, and their families. Programs and services are located on the main campus in Ambler, Pennsylvania, as well as satellite day hospital programs in Springfield, Pennsylvania, Delaware County and Bristol, Pennsylvania, Bucks County. The Assessment and Referral Counselor provides telephonic and in person risk assessment and crisis intervention, initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral and intake process, determines for appropriate level of care, facilitates the admission process and maintains communication with referral sources, families, patients and unit staff. The Admissions/ARC Counselor maintains responsibility for phone management and completion of the admission process by effectively communicating cases to the Shift Coordinator. This is a PER DIEM position for the all shifts, days, evening, nights, and weekend. Job Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position. Staff must demonstrate knowledge and skill in provision of services to various populations including children, adolescents, adults, older adults and dually diagnosed patients in an inpatient and partial hospital setting. Education: Bachelors Degree in Counseling, Psychology or Human Services field with at least five years experience Masters degree preferred, with two years prior experience. Experience: Prior intake, assessment, admission and crisis intervention experience with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting. Click Here To Apply https://uhs.ats.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/pm/click.cgi?job_id=29406&site_id=35

Job Title: COUNSELOR ADVOCATES Company: Company Confidential Location: Wilkes Barre, PA Description: COUNSELOR/ ADVOCATES Full-time and substitute staff positions for days / evenings / weekends, to provide counseling and advocacy services to victims of domestic violence and homeless women /children in shelter setting and post residential follow-up services. 3 year grant funded position to provide counseling and advocacy services to victims of domestic violence and homeless women/ children in transitional housing setting and post residential follow-up services. Flexibility required EOE. Submit cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to: Domestic Violence Service Center, P.O. Box 2177, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703-2177, no later than Friday March 15, 2010. Source: From Source - Times Leader Wilkes-Barre, PA