Habilitation Counselor
Habilitation Counselor
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Do you want to make a positive change in the lives of children & youth
Are you a team player who can implement behavior management strategiesto improve the lives of others
At Devereux as a HabilitationCounselor you will have the opportunity to work with adolescents who have a behavior and emotional diagnosis and will impact the individuals you are working with by unlocking their full potential on a daily basis.
As a Habilitation Counselor at Devereux Childrens Behavioral Health Center (DCBHC) Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer an environment that is supportive educational and clinically focused. Devereux Childrens Behavioral Health Center (DCBHC) provides programs and services for children and adolescents who are experiencing an acute psychiatric crisis within a safe and compassionate inpatient environment. Located in Malvern PA this position is responsible for establishing and maintaining a therapeutic rapport with adolescents while assisting supporting and instructing individuals in selfhelp coping skills and positive behavioral interventions outlined in a clinical treatment plan.
Every day as a Habilitation Counselor you will
- Ensure the individuals you are working with are safe
- Be involved in the development of PBIS Lesson Plans and training
- Facilitate group conferences with program/staff and/or individuals to discuss the programs active treatment plan
- Confer with individuals to discuss their options and goals so that goals and supports can be developed
You will be offered:
- Opportunities to learn and grow in the behavioral health and human services fields.
- Specialized training opportunities including PBIS ABA TIC Safe and Positive Approaches DBT and IEP.
- Opportunities to teach youth valuable life skills and be a positive role model.
- Quality LowCost Benefits student loan debt assistance and 30day benefit eligibility waiting period.
- ASCEND Career Accelerator Program
- Rate of $17.75 $20.23 an hour
Spons
Devereux Pennsylvania Childrens Services (DPACS) center serves children adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders intellectual and developmental disabilities behavioral emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF) acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP) assessment services communitybased mental health services communitybased employment training and social skills training and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents 621 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities autism spectrum disorders concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives.
Qualifications
EDUCATION: Bachelors degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related degree required.
EXPERIENCE: Previous experience preferred (not required) working with individuals with psychological emotional and
behavioral disorders complex posttraumatic stress disorder cooccurring mental health and substance abuse disorders and/or autismspectrum disorders. Ability to manage multiple tasks. Proficient communication skills. Proficient computer skills (Proficient in Outlook SharePoint EHR Microsoft office). Valid drivers license must be maintained
Devereux has a zerotolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.
Employment Type
Full-Time
