What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor position at Endless Mountain BHC?
Start part-time and grow into full-time with us.
About us
Endless Mountain BHC is a substance abuse and mental health inpatient detox and residential facility dedicated to helping our clients achieve lasting recovery and renewed hope for the future. We believe that everyone deserves the chance to change and are here to provide treatment, support, and guidance to make that a reality. Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals provides personalized care to individuals, helping them overcome their substance abuse and/or mental health issues so they achieve long-term recovery. At Endless Mountain BHC we believe in treating the whole person and offer a range of programs and services designed to address the unique needs of each individual..
Experience needs for the position:
- Knowledge of addictions and mental health complications.
- Knowledge of community health resources that support life improvement in physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health, economic security, employment, positive social and family interdependence and positive cultural identity including:
- Knowledge of referral procedures and admittance criteria for health care and community providers.
- Ability to network and collaborate with healthcare and other social and cultural agencies that can provide services to the patients and families.
- Knowledge and competency in problem solving, stress management, ethics, and team building.
- Knowledge of alcohol and other drugs that includes:
- Alcohol and addictive drugs and their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual impact on the individual.
- Alcohol and addictive drugs and their impact on the family.
- Ability to determine if a medical emergency exists and to take appropriate action, when necessary.
- Knowledge of emergency procedures used in case of alcohol and/or drug overdose.
- Knowledge of the stages of alcohol and other drug withdrawals and ability to take appropriate action at each stage.
- Bachelors or Masters Degree and one year experience in addiction/behavioral health.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sayre, PA 18840: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Addiction or Behavioral Health: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sayre, PA 18840
Salary : $17 - $22