Counselor I (Family Based Counseling)

Counselor I (Family Based Counseling)

Diakon Behavioral Health Services offers a range of counseling and behavioral services to children, teens, families and adult individuals. Services are provided through counseling centers in Mechanicsburg, Lewisburg, Montoursville, Williamsport, within several public-school buildings and Chester County. Specialized programs include family-based mental health services, provided in the community and in-home, addiction counseling, trauma-focused therapy and SPIN, a service designed to assist children and youths who have problematic sexual behaviors.

General Responsibilities :

• Develops and maintains a professional and supportive relationship with youth and their families by providing therapeutic interventions.
• Provides individual, couple, family and / or group therapy sessions.
• Completes monthly treatment plan updates and required paperwork and
• Provides crisis management services as needed.

Education / Training : Masters Degree in human services (psychology, social work, mental health counseling or related field) is required.

Experience : A minimum of two (2) years’ of experience in related positions normally required.

ADA : Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 lbs.; visual and auditory skills

Compensation and Benefits :

Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Staff receive excellent training through a comprehensive paid general orientation including customer service training. We offer continuing training and education, provide the ability for career advancement, and host staff appreciation and special events. Diakon also maintains a discretionary emergency fund , which can be of assistance to staff members during critical times. In addition, Diakon offers a Love of Thy Neighbor Fund , which provides a per-day living expense and matches up to five PTO days for approved service or mission trips with other nonprofit organizations.

Diakon is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE / M / F / VETS / Disabled

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