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Pyramid Healthcare · 2 hours ago

Assessment Counselor

Duncansville, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those they serve, focusing on client-centered care in addiction treatment and mental health recovery. The Assessment Counselor will conduct screenings and assessments, evaluate client needs, facilitate admissions, and provide case management to support clients in their recovery journey.

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Responsibilities

Conducts screenings and level of care assessments, using clinical knowledge and skill level and communicate the process with clients

Evaluates behavioral, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and social needs of clients

Collect demographic and historical information relevant to the LOCA

Gather information for and complete precertification for all managed care clients when applicable

Facilitate admission process by communicating with appropriate clinical team member as required

Facilitates appropriate admissions to all levels of care

Makes appropriate referrals to community providers and finds placement in appropriate setting for the client

Completes assessment, admission, and other paperwork for clients to in a timely manner. Including but not limited to Releases of Information (ROI) and other admission paperwork

Manage admission pre-certification with funding sources when applicable

Collaborates with other team member, and departments as needed

Expected to provide coverage for other clinical team members

Responsible for maintaining clinical record for clients with appropriate documentation of clinical services and client program engagement in ECR in accordance with program policy

Conducts brief individual therapy to engage patient in treatment and documents appropriately

Provides case management and linkage to alternate services if indicated

Develops an initial treatment plan

Completion of all required trainings as designated by the company and accreditation/licensing entities

Expected to provide and facilitate group therapy sessions as required

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Master’s DegreeCADC certificationClinical assessment skillsCase managementGroup therapy facilitationDedicationPassionCollaborationIntegrity

Required

Master's Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling with or working toward a Master's level licensure

Bachelors Level with a CADC or are working towards a CADC with a minimum of one year of qualifying clinical experience