What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drug and Alcohol Outpatient Therapist for LiveUp Recovery position at Pennsylvania Counseling Services?
Benefits
- FREE Clinical supervision towards licensure is available for those seeking professional licenses in the mental health field
- Student loan pay down program that does not require you to pay PCS back if you leave
- Company paid health insurance or waiver pay if you are enrolled in health insurance elsewhere
- Dental, vision and disability insurance available
- 401K option with employer match
- Paid time off benefits
- Paid holidays
- On site training and Free CEUs are available through our education department
- Tuition discounts available if seeking a degree
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health, Addictions or related field
- or LSW - Licensed Social Worker (not required)
- Completed a clinical practicum, internship or field placement as part of your graduate program preferred but not required
- Experience diagnosing and providing individual therapy is preferred but not required
- PA State Police Criminal History Check
- PA Child Abuse History Clearance
- FBI Clearance through the Department of Human Services
Description
Pennsylvania Counseling Services (PCS) is seeking a full time Therapist to join our Recovery Outpatient Therapy program.
This is a rewarding position where you see your clients and the progress that they have made through their time spent in this day program.
Details of the position:
- This is a drug and alcohol program but tailored to individuals with a Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) diagnosis
- Clients are picked up each morning and attend day long activities and sessions in our clinic
- You will work with clients 5 days per week typically 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm, and for months at a time depending on their need and level of care
- You will coordinate with external agencies like case management, probation and having ongoing communication with referrals sources
- You will provide both individual and group therapy
- This is a team program so you are never working alone
- Participants can use our recreation center when they are not in therapy sessions as a way to bond with other members suffering from the same or relatable situations
- There are contingency prizes for participants when they hit their goals
- The team and clients celebrate birthdays together and really provide a social atmosphere when this could be lacking outside of the program
In this program you are really making a difference in your clients lives by just showing up to work and being there for your clients. EOE.
#PCSPriority
Pay $50,000
Degree Requirement Master's Degree
Working Hours 40 hours per week between the hours of 8-4 or 9-5
Job Status Full Time
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K PlanSalary : $50,000