Counselor I (Family Based Counseling)

Diakon Family Life Services offers a range of counseling and behavioral health services to children, teens, families and adult individuals. Services are provided through counseling centers in Mechanicsburg, New Bloomfield, Lewisburg, Montoursville and Williamsport as well as within several public-school buildings.

Specialized programs include family-based mental health services, provided in the community and in-home, addictions counseling, trauma-focused therapy and SPIN, a service designed to assist children and youths who have problematic sexual behaviors. General Responsibilities: Develops and maintains a professional and supportive relationship with youth and their families by providing therapeutic interventions.# Provides individual, couple, family and/or group therapy sessions. # Completes monthly treatment plan updates and required paperwork and Provides crisis management services as needed.

Childline # DHS FBI clearance results are required prior to beginning employment. # Education/Training: Masters Degree in human services (psychology, social work, mental health counseling or related field) is required.

Experience:

A minimum of two (2) years# of experience in related positions normally required.

ADA:

Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 lbs.; visual and auditory skills Compensation and Benefits: Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for Full-Time and Part-Time employees.

Day 1 Benefits#include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. We also offer tuition assistance, generous paid time off, #401(k) plan with employer match, voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance and the ability to earn referral bonuses up to $3,000. Staff receive excellent training through a comprehensive paid general orientation including customer service training.

We offer continuing training and education, provide the ability for career advancement, and host staff appreciation and special events.

Diakon also maintains a discretionary emergency fund, which can be of assistance to staff members during critical times. In addition, Diakon offers a Love of Thy Neighbor Fund, which provides a per-day living expense and matches up to five PTO days for approved service or mission trips with other nonprofit organizations.

Diakon is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/VETS/Disabled

Diakon Family Life Services offers a range of counseling and behavioral health services to children, teens, families and adult individuals. Services are provided through counseling centers in Mechanicsburg, New Bloomfield, Lewisburg, Montoursville and Williamsport as well as within several public-school buildings.

Specialized programs include family-based mental health services, provided in the community and in-home, addictions counseling, trauma-focused therapy and SPIN, a service designed to assist children and youths who have problematic sexual behaviors.

General Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains a professional and supportive relationship with youth and their families by providing therapeutic interventions.

• Provides individual, couple, family and/or group therapy sessions.

• Completes monthly treatment plan updates and required paperwork and

• Provides crisis management services as needed.

• Childline & DHS FBI clearance results are required prior to beginning employment.

Education/Training: Masters Degree in human services (psychology, social work, mental health counseling or related field) is required.

Experience: A minimum of two (2) years' of experience in related positions normally required.

ADA: Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 lbs.; visual and auditory skills

Compensation and Benefits:

Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for Full-Time and Part-Time employees.

Day 1 Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. We also offer tuition assistance, generous paid time off, 401(k) plan with employer match, voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance and the ability to earn referral bonuses up to $3,000.

Staff receive excellent training through a comprehensive paid general orientation including customer service training.

We offer continuing training and education, provide the ability for career advancement, and host staff appreciation and special events.

Diakon also maintains a discretionary emergency fund, which can be of assistance to staff members during critical times. In addition, Diakon offers a Love of Thy Neighbor Fund, which provides a per-day living expense and matches up to five PTO days for approved service or mission trips with other nonprofit organizations.

Diakon is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE/M/F/VETS/Disabled