What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor III position at Greater Philadelphia Health Action?
Founded in 1970 as South Philadelphia Health Action and subsequently incorporated as Greater Philadelphia Health Action, GPHA is a non-profit healthcare organization with a commitment to provide compassionate and affordable healthcare services regardless of an individual’s ability to pay. Since 1970, GPHA has expanded to become one of the premier providers of primary and behavioral healthcare in the Greater Philadelphia area. Locations include
- 1401 S. 31st St. Phila., PA 19146;
- 1401 S. 4th St. Phila., PA 19147;
- 432 N. 6th St. Phila., PA 19123;
- 4500 - 4510 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19124;
- 5501 Woodland Ave. Phila., PA 19143;
- 1999 W. Hunting Park Ave. Phila., PA 19140;
- 640 Snyder Ave. Phila., PA 19148;
- 800 Washington Ave. Phila., PA 19147;
- 5000 Woodland Ave. Phila., PA 19143;
- 3223 N Broad St., Suite 136, Phila., PA 19140;
- 1489 Baltimore Pike, Bldg. 300, Suite 300, Springfield, PA 19064.
Because of our success and stability, GPHA has become an employer of choice, offering our employees competitive salaries and a full array of benefits and perks to include medical, dental, and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid-time-off, holiday pay, numerous discounting programs, 401(k) with company match and a collaborative work environment.
We are presently seeking full-time Counselor III’s, Behavioral Health Consultants and Evaluator/Urgent Care Specialists in our Behavioral Healthcare Division.
The positions will perform a wide variety of tasks designed to effect the lasting rehabilitation of substance abuser. These tasks include, but are not limited to, individual counseling, group work and support of ancillary activities; Assist in the development of mental health services and for providing direct services to all patients admitted by the GPHA/AL-ASSIST Behavioral Health Care Program.
Must have a Master’s degree in Human Services field or related field and two (2) years’ experience in substance abuse or related field. Psychology and one year counseling experience preferred. PREFER LPC OR LCSW.
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Email Resumes to Wtaliaferro@gphainc.org
GPHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GPHA does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices to include hiring, transferring and promotion practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, disability, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.