Mental Health Counselor

Locations(s)
3439 North Hutchinson Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19140, United States
Remote Eligible
Not Eligible
Compensation
$30.56-$33.65 based upon experience
Job Description
Make an Impact in Recovery

Join our new Hutchinson Place Program in Philadelphia, PA, and help build recovery while changing lives.

This is a Women's Residential Program.

Whether you are beginning your human services career or bringing experience in behavioral health, recovery support, coaching, mentoring, residential programs, or community outreach, we would love to hear from you!

More Than a Job
This role is an opportunity to serve as a positive role model for the women in our program. You will provide encouragement during meaningful moments and help individuals build the skills, confidence, and support needed for long-term recovery.

Qualifications for This Role:

This position requires that candidates must possess a Master’s Degree and independent license to practice such as a Pennsylvania board approved LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LGADC, LGPC, LCADC, LCPC and/ or LMSW.
At least 5 years' experience working in an outpatient or acute care Behavioral Health treatment setting. Demonstrated knowledge of working with Criminal Justice involved and/or homeless populations.

What You'll Do At Gaudenzia

To evaluate, treat, and diagnose clients who have a mental health disorder or dually-diagnosed
Schedule or assist with the scheduling of clinical and/or support staff to ensure adequate coverage during all shifts.
Continue special training in areas designated by the Supervisor.
Keep records such as bio-psycho-history & assessments, evaluations and keep client case records current according to the established guidelines.
Be a role model for pro-social behaviors.
Be available for weekend and/or evening duty.
Be responsible for a full client caseload and act as a lead counselor.
Support and demonstrate adherence to Gaudenzia’s Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct and all personnel policies and procedures.
Be responsible for re-entry residents or others needing advanced care.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and appropriate professional certificates and credentials.
Be responsible for orientation of new staff members when the Supervisor is not available.
Moderate special groups such as marathons, extended groups, family meetings, workshops or presentations.
All other duties as described in the Unit Unique Job Description or as assigned by the Supervisor.

What We Offer: Competitive Pay - Excellent Benefits - On The Job Training - Upward mobility - Educational assistance to help you grow with us in this life saving field!

For more details please visit out website: https://www.gaudenzia.org/careers/

Our Operating Principles: We, as members of the Gaudenzia Team, are committed to these principles. They guide the way we perform Gaudenzia business, every day.

We hold client care as our top priority.
We assume good intentions.
We are present, we connect, & we communicate with transparency, dignity, and respect.
We make data-driven decisions with courage, challenge the status quo, find innovative ways to grow Gaudenzia & each other.
We support each other publicly & privately in all circumstances.
We provide & accept constructive, honest, respectful, and timely feedback with an open mind & without personalization.
We operate with integrity, focus on outcomes, & have a bias for action.
We follow through on agreements & honor commitments prioritized with a sense of urgency - someone's life may depend on it.