Behavioral Counselor

Make an Impact Every Day to Shape Futures

Behavioral Counselor

Abraxas I, 165 Abraxas Rd., Marienville, PA 16239

Full-Time

$22.83 per hour

DailyPay Available

Looking for More Earning Potential?

Voluntary overtime opportunities may be available, giving employees the option to pick up additional shifts and earn extra income.

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Abraxas Youth & Family Services, we're not just hiring employees we're building a team of compassionate professionals who believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling and independent life.

Whether you're beginning your career, changing professions, or looking for work with purpose, we'll provide the training, support, and opportunities you need to succeed while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others

Paid training provided.

About Abraxas Youth and Family Services

For more than 50 years, Abraxas Youth & Family Services has been committed to supporting youth, young adults, and families through high-quality programs and services that promote growth, accountability, healing, and positive change.

Our mission is empowering individuals to make transformative changes and enabling them to lead lives with purpose and fulfillment. Every day, our employees help create safe, structured, and supportive environments where individuals can build skills, develop confidence, strengthen relationships, and move toward a more positive future.

Why Join Our Team?

Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Daily Pay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance - Available on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Company-Paid Training

Career Growth & Development

• Paid Training Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Certification Opportunities
• Leadership Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

Meaningful Work That Matters

• Make a Difference Every Day
• Support Individuals and Families
• Build Meaningful Relationships
• Strengthen Communities
• Join a Mission-Driven Organization

What You’ll Do

• Coordinates and implements case management activities
• Develops and implements treatment plans
• Provides individual counseling and completes related documentation
• Provides group counseling and completes related documentation
• Participates in and documents case consultations, including quarterly treatment reviews, red flag reviews, and administrative reviews
• Writes progress/court reports as necessary and discharge summaries
• Attends court hearings
• Maintains regular contact and communicates effectively with juvenile probation officers/case workers, including them in the treatment process and updating them on clients' progress
• Facilitates family conferencing sessions
• Maintains regular contact and communicates effectively with parents/legal guardians, including them in the treatment process and updating them on clients' progress
• Provides continuing care planning by making contacts to appropriate referrals and writing the plan
• Supports the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.

Who We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Team-Oriented

Service-Focused

Professional

Positive

Committed to Helping Others

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and four years of related experience OR Associate's degree/60 credits from an accredited college or university and two years of related experience OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Criminal clearances (Act 33 and 34, specific State & child clearances and, if necessary, FBI).
• Non-communicable diseases physical exam.
• Valid driver's license from employee's state of residence.
• Valid registered vehicle insurance.

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Days (7:00am - 3:00pm) & Evenings (3:00pm - 11:00pm)
• Weekends Required

Some jobs pay the bills.

This job changes lives.

If you're looking for a career where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we invite you to join the Abraxas Youth & Family Services team.

Apply Today and Make an Impact Every Day to Shape Futures.

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

About Our Organization

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is part of the Inperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.