What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Counselor position at Pyramid Healthcare?
High Focus Centers in Lawrenceville is a premier provider of outpatient treatment programs for mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders. Our highly trained staff create individualized, comprehensive and robust treatment plans designed to meet each client’s treatment goals. At High Focus Centers in Lawrenceville we are currently seeking an Associate Counselor to join our amazing team of behavioral healthcare professionals providing Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) treatment services to our co-occurring adolescent clients. If after reading the job posting you feel you are qualified and interested in this role, we invite you to apply for this amazing opportunity!
Salary Range: $52,000/year - $57,000/year
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Evaluates behavioral, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and social needs of clients and family members and consults with treatment team regularly for the development of and progress towards treatment goals in accordance with clinical policy and regulatory guidelines.
- Facilitates all clinical services for clients including individual and family sessions, therapeutic groups, and referral source/ outpatient provider contact.
- Responsible for maintaining clinical record for clients with appropriate documentation of clinical services and client program engagement in ECR in accordance with program policy.
- Responsible for reviewing clinical documentation with designated licensed clinician and obtaining counter signature.
- Provides documentation and support for utilization review in a timely way and participates in UR process as outlined in program policy.
- Participates in aftercare plan development and outcome data process
- Contributes to program specific curriculum development, literature review, and training in accordance with clinical philosophy.
- Participates in on call rotation as directed by supervisor and in accordance with program policy.
- Maintains safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for clients including crisis intervention.
- Complete required trainings
- Other duties as assigned.
Licensure, Education, & Experience
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work,
counseling, or related fields - In process of acquiring a NJ professional license such as LSW, LAC, preferably a LCADC, LCSW or LPC
- For facilities who cater to the adolescent population: 1 year documented experience in the provision in
mental health services to youth is required.
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!
Pyramid CORE Values:
We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent and ethical when dealing with clients, staff and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.
Want to know more?
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Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $52,000 - $57,000
