Overview

Come join our Clinical Team providing individual and group therapy to our clients in a team-oriented setting! Located in Joppa, Maryland, our Harford Inpatient program provides treatment paths for both men and women for substance use disorders, methamphetamine and other stimulant use, co-occurring disorders and has a methadone maintenance program for opioid addiction. Under a passionate leadership team, Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges and allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

Summary: To successfully support individuals being admitted to a residential treatment facility, the Intake Counselor takes responsibility for providing assessment, preparing initial treatment plans and facilitating the intake and admission process.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm with 1 shift (11am - 7pm), Rotating Weekends (1 a month), 2 Holidays a year

Specific Responsibilities of the Job

• Collaborates with the engagement team daily during a flash meeting to ensure everyone on the team understands their responsibilities for the day/shift.
• Completes a clinical level of care assessment for persons presenting for residential treatment.
• Explains and signs admission paperwork, including consent for treatment, initial treatment plan, and releases of information.
• Facilitates the admission process and ensures clear documentation in the record and notification to other members of the engagement team to complete steps such as obtaining authorization, registration in electronic medical record.
• Other duties as assigned.

Licensure, Education, & Experience:  

• Trainee status with the MD Board of Professional Counselors & Therapists, CSC-AD, CAC-AD or higher certification and/or active Maryland LGPC, LMSW, LCPC or LCSW-C licensure required.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred. 

Total Rewards:

• 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!