Therapist

Description

Job title

Therapist / Counselor

RHD Bucks County Men's Halfway House in Fairless Hills is hiring for a Part-Time Counselor/Therapist. Flexible evening and a weekend day hours are required, 15 to 18 hours each week. Rate of pay is dependent on education (Bachelor or Master level) and certification and/or license.

Position Summary

The therapist will provide individual, group, and family therapies to adult men using evidence-based practices in addiction-substance use disorders, mental health diagnosis and other areas as required by program. Perform comprehensive biopsych-social assessment, treatment plans, individual and group counseling, coordinate with program support staff to identify and secure additional services and resources based on client needs.

Essential Duties and Functions

Counseling/Therapy

• Provide individual, group and family therapies to people with substance abuse and mental health issues.

Caseload management

• Maintain active caseload including engaging individuals in ongoing treatment.
• Maintain tracking system for treatment plans, and other required documents to meet program funder guidelines and program goals.
• Participate in clinical group meetings regarding ongoing treatment goals, progress and discharge as needed.

Administrative

• Enter documentation into electronic medical records in accordance with agency guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a human service field.
• Two years' experience providing direct counseling in the area of substance use and mental health.
• Familiar with standard business computer software programs and electronic Health Care Database programs.
• ACT 33/34 clearances if required by program
• FBI clearance, as needed

Requirements

Physical requirements

Lifting Requirements

• Light: exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The use of arm and/or leg control requires force greater than sedentary, but worker still sits majority of time.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (stationary position)
• Walk
• Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position)
• Climb (stairs/ladders)
• Talk/Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information)
• See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion
• Reaching (high or low)
• Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl (position self, move)

Reporting Relationships

• Direct Supervisor: Clinical Supervisor/Program Director

Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.