Pyramid Healthcare · 21 hours ago
Assessment Counselor
Allentown, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expPyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve, focusing on client-centered care in addiction treatment and mental health recovery. The Assessment Counselor will conduct screenings and assessments, facilitate admissions, and develop treatment plans for clients in need of behavioral healthcare services.
Health CareMedicalMental HealthWellness
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
Required
Master's Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling with a Master's level licensure or certification or working towards 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
Strong clinical skills in mental health/substance abuse/eating disorder treatment
A working knowledge of HIPAA, Licensing, and CARF regulations
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information, working well in an individual/ group problem solving situation, and showing initiative in problem solving
Maintains professionalism and does not show favoritism
Maintains consistency with clients, staff, visitors, and the public
Sound clinical judgment and excellent clinical skills
Ability to handle a crisis situation and react appropriately
Flexibility and adaptable
Ability to make decisions in an objective and ethical manner
Calm and decisive in crisis situations
Ability to sustain a team environment
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Recognition Programs
Referral Bonus opportunities
And More!
Company
Pyramid Healthcare
Pyramid Healthcare offers substance use, mental health, autism, eating disorder, and behavioral healthcare treatment.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase