Counselor

Description BCCS is Seeking a Full-time Counselor for our First Stop DUI Program!

Are you eager to assist a client through their Mental Health and Substance Use recovery process in an outpatient therapeutic setting? We are seeking Counselor to provide a supportive, person-centered counseling services to individuals in a compassionate way. Please look at the highlights below

What You'll Do At BCCS

Is to deliver quality and competent care to all BCCS clients, to include but not limited to individual, family and group counseling. Is responsible for completing all scheduled intakes & assessments and making appropriate recommendation for either education or outpatient treatment. Is responsible for creating a treatment plan based on client’s assessment. Document all clinical services and interventions performed within the clients ‘electronic record. Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed. Is responsible for facilitating groups using identified curriculum. Confer with the Clinical Supervisor on a daily basis for casing. Ensures that the DUI tracking system is updated within identified timeline with client status. Performs other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of Drug and alcohol treatment clinical practices. Knowledge of population being served and available resources. Ability to evaluate and screen clients for appropriate treatment and document progress of clients. May require crisis intervention to emergency situations. Skill in establishing rapport with clients. Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Requirements

Qualifications for the position are: Minimum of an associate degree with CADC, or bachelor's degree REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or related field REQUIRED: 1 year experience in the Substance Abuse Field and/or Mental Health Within 2 years, must have obtained certification as CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor).

Schedule

Salary

• Starting at $21/hour Commensurate with experience, education, and certification!
• The compensation package for this position includes: Group medical, dental, and vision coverage with low employee costs! 34 paid days off annually Tuition reimbursement A retirement plan with a company match and much more! No weekends! Brandywine Counseling is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Opportunity for advancement