CCBHC Assessment Counselor
Listed compensation
$55k
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Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: 2701 N BROAD - Philadelphia, PA, Salary Range: $55000.00Salary/year, SUMMARY: The CCBHC Assessment Counselor conducts the initial clinical evaluations and overall admissions process into the OP and MHOP programs based on CCBHC program needs.
The CCBHC Assessment Counselor carries a caseload of OP and MHOP clients based on program needs. The CCBHC Assessment Counselor is responsible for referrals for persons deemed ineligible for OP or MHOP services.
This position works closely with the Care Managers and Billing Specialists to ensure the completion of all required client documentation that needs to be submitted to the Philadelphia County Assistance Offices for clients to receive Medical Assistance and works to facilitate quick access to Behavioral Health Special Initiative emergency insurance and ultimately Community Behavioral Health insurance.
This position also works closely with the clinical team to manage caseload assignments. In addition, the CCBHC Assessment Counselor collaborates with the clinical team to assist with other clinical matter such as evaluations and HLOC.
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A Master’s Degree or above from an accredited college or university with a major in medicine, chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field and 2 years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency which includes 1 year of working directly with the chemically dependent and/or dually-diagnosed clients.
- Must meet full qualifications as an addiction counselor according to Department of Drug and Alcohol Program regulations.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel at the intermediate to advanced level
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Advanced oral and written communication skills in order to effectively problem-solve
- Must be a team player, patient, flexible, and have the ability to multi-task
- Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks in a timely and accurate fashion in a fast-paced environment
Key Responsibilities
The CCBHC Assessment Counselor conducts initial clinical evaluations and manages a caseload of OP and MHOP clients. They also collaborate with clinical teams and care managers to facilitate insurance access and ensure accurate documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a relevant field and possess at least two years of clinical experience, including one year working with chemically dependent or dually-diagnosed clients. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong organizational skills are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Counseling — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 28% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $56k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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