Counselor

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 clients 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.

Qualifications for the position are:

• Minimum associate degree with CADC or bachelor's degree

• Bachelors degree in behavioral science or related field

• 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:

• Monday

• Thursday from 8:00 a.m.

• 4:00 p.m.

• One late shift during the week of 12:00 p.m.

• 8:00 p.m.

• Friday 7:00 a.m.

• 3:00 p.m.

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!

• 4-day work week option!

• No weekends!

• Brandywine Counseling is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

• Opportunity for advancement