Behavioral Health Counselor - MAT

BCC Summary

Berks Counseling Center is excited to be a team-based organization where every client has an entire team of care. If you enjoy being a team player in a helping profession, we invite you to explore our job opportunities.

We are a recovery-oriented behavioral health, physical health, and supportive services organization providing a holistic approach to a culturally and economically diverse population for the purpose of achieving a healthy and productive lifestyle.

Summary of Job

As a Behavioral Health Counselor working in the Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) program, you will serve as an active member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team with a specialization in substance use issues related to opioid use, dual disorders, and high-risk behavioral health issues. This position provides individual and group counseling, daily support, education, and potential community outreach regarding behavioral health issues and substance use issues.

• You will…
• Provide mobile outreach as needed.
• Monitor client access to and involvement with treatment and other providers to help address barriers to treatment and the recovery process.
• Serve as an active member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Provide screening, assessment, and evaluation of potential clients.
• Provide individual, group, and/or family counseling.

Effectively assess client treatment needs and develop a comprehensive individualized integrated treatment plan.

Utilize collaborative documentation to complete clinical documentation that meets compliance standards, medical necessity guidelines, and agency standards as to timeliness and accuracy of documentation.

Maintain weekly direct services hours as designated by Team Leader.

Actively participate in individual supervision, clinical team meetings, and huddles.

Work collaboratively with the treatment team in meeting all client needs. This includes Peer Support, Certified Recovery Support, Case Management, Health Coaching, Care Coordination, Counseling, Primary Care, MOUD, and Psychiatry.

• Attend staff meetings and community meetings/committees as assigned.
• Provide community outreach and networking related to clinical services.
• Maintain appropriate credentials and attend ongoing training and education as required by licensure, certification and/or agency policy.
• Maintain accurate, up to date clinical documentation in the client record.
• Prepare reports as required.
• Meet all insurance and funding source requirements.
• Provide crisis coverage and services at satellite locations and in the community as needed.

Requirements

• To qualify for the position, you will need…
• A Bachelor’s degree in a related social service field.
• At least one (1) year of experience with substance abuse/co-occurring treatment.
• Knowledge of High-Risk care models.
• Knowledge of MAT models as it relates to treatment for all populations including pregnant and post-partum women.
• Knowledge of the unique needs of substance use and co-occurring populations
• A valid PA Driver’s License and the ability to drive, travel, and provide community treatment as needed.
• To obtain CAC or PCB certification within one (1) year of employment.

Ability to work 40 hours per week within agency hours of operation, which are 8am-8pm Mon-Thurs, 8am-4pm Friday, with Saturday hours, when applicable.

Preferred Candidates Will Have …

A Master’s degree in related social service field.

Bilingual Ability in English/Spanish

Experience in documenting clinical needs clearly, concisely, and in a timely manner.

Physical Requirements

VISUAL: Must be able to read and interpret documents and read and analyze data on a computer screen for prolonged periods.

• COMMUNICATING: Must be able to communicate with clients, vendors, and coworkers.
• MOBILITY: Must have mobility to move about the agency.
• PHYSICAL EFFORT: Must be able to carry up to 5 pounds.
• OTHER: Must be able to write, type and use technology.
• By joining BCC full time, you can receive the following perks:
• Salary comparable to experience/education
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Free Virtual Urgent Care (Telemedicine) and Virtual Mental Health Services for you and your family
• Additional voluntary insurance options
• 403(b) with agency match after 12 months of service
• 15 days of Paid time off to start
• 2 floating holidays per calendar year
• 2 wellness days per calendar year
• 10 full paid holidays per calendar year
• Free parking
• Tuition Reimbursement or Student Loan Assistance
• Paid Licenses and Certifications, if they are relevant to BCC and the work you do
• Free supervision for licensure and certifications

All offers of employment are contingent upon the following:

Receipt of results of a satisfactory drug and alcohol screening test.

Receipt of the originals of the following background checks: PA State Police Criminal History, PA State Child Abuse, and DPW FBI Criminal History. These clearances must be valid within the 60 months prior to employment. A conviction is not a bar to employment; however, a review will be conducted to make a determination of employment should a conviction be present.

Receipt of original documentation and verification of relevant degrees, diplomas, certificates, or licensure.

Confirmation that you are not on the OIG Federal Healthcare Program Exclusion from Participation list. Should you appear on this list, Berks Counseling Center is prohibited from employing you.

This position may require you to operate BCC’s company car or transport clients, so you must provide a 10-Year Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and a valid Driver’s License.

Contact Info

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• With one application, we can consider you for multiple positions.