Habilitation Counselor

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 self-help 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 Low-Cost Benefits student loan debt assistance and 30-day 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 community-based mental health services community-based employment training and social skills training and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 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.

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 post-traumatic stress disorder co-occurring 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 zero-tolerance 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.

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nations largest nonprofit organizations providing services insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912 Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical therapeutic educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10000 children adults and their families every year.

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6500 employees working in programs across the country Devereux is a trusted partner for families schools and communities serving individuals in the areas of autism intellectual and developmental disabilities specialty mental health education and foster care.

Our Culture Our Expectations

At Devereux Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide every day for the individuals and families we serve and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work and our team environment creates an empowering positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux you will: put the needs of others first feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world one person one family one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of addition we offer;

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone web app) dental prescription drug preventative care and mental health services.

• Student loan debt assistance tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day) 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

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Devereux is a drug-free workplace drug screening required. EOE