Family Based Counselor

Our vast array of services educational employment vocational residential habilitative and behavioral health are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative responsive solutions

Job Description: It is the responsibility of the Family Based Counselor to conduct individual therapy and to assist in the conducting of family therapy with Family Based Mental Health Services clients and receive supervisory direction from the assigned Family Based Clinician and any other assigned supervisor.

Schedule Details: FullTime and PartTime Availability

Location:

Program: Family Based Mental Health Services (FBMHS)

Pay Rate:$23/hour

Job Functions:

• Assist in the development of formal treatment plans and as required behavior management plans in consultation with the client family and other team members
• Conduct quality individual and family therapy with a clinically appropriate balance between both modalities
• Provide clinical mobile service delivery as defined by the program description and best practice standards and in full compliance with licensure standard
• Conduct an appropriate balance between team and individuallydelivered interventionsImplement effective treatment interventions consistent with the treatment plan
• Consult with other treatment professionals regarding their role in carrying out designated treatment plan interventions
• Provide crisis assessment and psychological stabilization as necessary
• Implement clinical service delivery goals consistent with overall agency goals policies and procedures
• Utilize knowledge of the standards and ethical principles of the best practice of behavioral healthcare relevant to their programs
• Maintain professional relationships with clients payers and community support service representatives
• Provide all authorized client services and provide supporting documentation for reauthorizations as necessary in a timely manner
• Submit accurate and timely payroll and billing documentation
• Report to direct supervisor and other administrative staff as required in a timely and comprehensive manner
• Complete all training mandated by the staff for Family Based Services
• Complete all personally required training as per Professional Development Plan
• Ability to maintain personal compliance with all training requirements and personnel documentation standards
• Submit to Human Resources in a timely manner copies of all required documentation
• Maintain professional relationships with clients payers and community support service representatives
• Communicate effectively with payers to maintain and renew service authorizations as clinically appropriate
• Maintain quality documentation of clinical service delivery
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor
• Participate in all required individual and peer supervision as well as all applicable program staff meetings

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Bachelors degree in a human service discipline

Experience: One year of experience in the behavioral health field including experience with children/adolescents and/or families

Licensure/Certification: None required

Clearances: Pennsylvania Act 33 & 34 clearance Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list

Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience

Whats in it for you

Total Rewards (For FullTime Employees >30 hours/week):

• Competitive Pay
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Dependent and Transportation)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• Discounts through Tickets at Work
• Discounts on Verizon mobile service
• And More!

Want to learn more

To learn more about Chimes and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purposedriven organization visit us at: Behavioral Health Systems is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental health substance abuse intellectual and developmental disabilities and cooccurring disorders throughout southern and central Pennsylvania central New Jersey Delaware and Maryland. Additionally we provide an array of prevention and educational programs for youth parents and adults to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles.