Social Work Counselor Jobs in Pottstown, PA

A Social Work Counselor plays a crucial role in the social service industry by providing essential services to aid and improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities. They assess their clients' needs, situations, strengths, and resources to assist and empower them in resolving their problems and improving their wellbeing. Their responsibilities may also include crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, counseling, and prevention programs. Social Work Counselors work in various settings such as hospitals, schools, community agencies, and social service organizations.

Essential skills for a Social Work Counselor include empathy, active listening, organization, critical-thinking, and communication skills. They should have a strong understanding of social diversity and cultural competency as well. A bachelor's degree in social work (BSW) is typically required, while a master's degree in social work (MSW) may be necessary for some positions. Most states require Social Work Counselors to obtain a license or certification. Prior roles a person may have before becoming a Social Work Counselor include Social Work Assistant, Case Manager, and Community Outreach Worker.

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Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Virtual)

  • Reading, PA (18 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Reading, PA (18 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 8 days ago

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Wage: Between $86-$120 an hour Licensed Mental Health Counselor Are you ready to launch or expand your private practice?...

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

  • Reading, PA (18 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Reading, PA (18 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Wage: Between $86-$120 an hour Licensed Mental Health Counselor Are you ready to launch or expand your private practice?...

OP Intake Counselor

  • Broomall, PA (23 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Broomall, PA (23 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 16 hours ago

Could you be our next OP Intake Counselor at our Mirmont Outpatient Center at Broomall? Why work as a OP Intake Counselor with Main Line Health? Make an Impact!...

Family Based Therapist - Masters Level

  • Malvern, PA (15 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Malvern, PA (15 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

**Being a Family Based Therapist at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health has its Advantages!...

Counselor 1- ACT Housing Specialist

  • Reading, PA (18 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Reading, PA (18 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed. May plan for aftercare for assigned patients. May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested....

Family Based Therapist - Master's Level

  • Malvern, PA (15 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Malvern, PA (15 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 4 days ago

If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!...

Chaplain

  • Leesport, PA (22 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Leesport, PA (22 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Articulates the regulatory framework governing the role of the Spiritual Counselor (federal and state, if applicable)....

Spiritual Counselor - Hospice

  • Doylestown, PA (24 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Doylestown, PA (24 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 6 days ago

BAYADA Hospice has an immediate opening for a per diem Spiritual Counselor for our Blue Bell, PA office. This Hospice Spiritual Counselor position is for visits in Bucks County....

School Counselor

  • Reading, PA (18 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Reading, PA (18 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Crisis Intervention: Respond promptly to crises or emergencies affecting students....

Home Hospice Chaplain NEW

  • West Chester, PA (18 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • West Chester, PA (18 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Home Hospice Chaplain Job ID: 272906 Category: Other Work Type: FT Location: West Chester, PA, United States Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the...

Family Based Therapist

  • Downingtown, PA (16 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Downingtown, PA (16 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 8 days ago

Exciting News!!! Now through September 2024, Child and Family Focus is offering a $500 sign on bonus*; $250 to be paid on the first check, $250 to be paid on the paycheck following 6 months of...

Behavioral Therapist

  • West Lawn, PA (20 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • West Lawn, PA (20 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 8 days ago

, or Professional Clinical Counselor-Supervisor Preferred experience in the behavioral health field: a mental health setting and with individuals with developmental disabilities....

Substance Abuse Counselor

  • Reading, PA (18 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Reading, PA (18 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 8 days ago

in health or human service agency....

E00116 - Primary Therapist E

  • Devon, PA (18 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Devon, PA (18 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 8 days ago

"The best part about being an Addiction Therapist at RCA is that I get to be part of a new solution for patients who have only known hopelessness and despair." -- Meg F., Addiction Therapist RCA's...

Admissions Counselor - PRN

  • Ambler, PA (21 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Ambler, PA (21 miles from Pottstown, PA)
  • 9 days ago

Visit us online at The Admission Counselor provides telephonic and in person risk assessment and crisis intervention, initial contact with referral sources and potential patients, coordinates the referral...

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Social Work Counselor Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to Social Work
Examine the historical development of social work and learn the knowledge, values, and skills that characterize the social worker. Take the next step to make a difference in the lives of...
Mental Health in Social Work
Deepen your understanding of mental health in social work through a focus on history and treatment, within a culturally-grounded and trauma-informed approach to mental health and client recovery....
Areas of Social Work Practice
This course will orient the learner to the context for social work, including the diversity of human needs, human services, social policy, and legislation. Learners will also gain information...

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Salary for Social Work Counselor Jobs in Pottstown, PA

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Highest Education Level

Social Work Counselors in Pottstown, PA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
52.8%
Bachelor's Degree
31.6%
Doctorate Degree
5.0%
Associate's Degree
4.5%
High School or GED
3.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.5%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Social Work Counselors in Pottstown, PA
2-4 years
39.3%
Less than 1 year
27.4%
None
17.4%
1-2 years
8.4%
8-10 years
7.6%



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