What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assessment Counselor position at Brandywine Counseling & Community Services Inc?
Substance Use Disorder Assessment Counselor - $3,000 Sign-On Bonus!
Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc. (BCCS) is a welcoming and innovative organization that contributes to stronger communities and enhancing quality of life by creatively providing Education, Advocacy, Treatment, Early Intervention, and Prevention services. With integrity, we promote hope and empowerment to persons and families touched by mental health, substance use, HIV and multiple occurring diagnoses, and their related challenges.
The Assessor's primary responsibilities include:
- Conduct TCU Assessments and Mental Health evaluations.
- Facilitate TCU groups.
- Provide progress updates and provide referrals to treatment.
- Will be trained in utilizing the evidence-based screening and assessment instruments developed by the TCU Institute of Behavioral Research (TCU-IBR).
- Will utilize the following evidenced based practices: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care.
- Is responsible for making appropriate recommendation and referral to one of three paths.
- Is responsible for communicating assessment recommendation with probationers Probation Officers within five (5) business days.
- Will receive training in TMEC and utilized the practice in its P&P group-based education and treatment course.
Qualifications for the position:
- REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in behavioral science or related field (REQUIRED)
- REQUIRED: Must be eligible for DOC clearance.
- PREFERRED: 2 Year Substance Abuse/Addiction and/or Mental Health experience
Pay:
From $20/hr. commensurate with experience and education.
Schedule:
- 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Monday - Friday
The compensation package for this position includes:
- Group medical, dental, and vision coverage with low employee costs
- 34 paid days off annually
- Tuition Reimbursement
- A retirement plan with a company match of up to 4%
- No weekends!
- BCCS is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Opportunity for advancement