Master's Level Therapist

Hazleton Area Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol Facility offering flexible work hours Monday-Friday, weekends off; 12 paid holidays; 5 days of paid time off within the first 6 months of employment; health insurance; trainings, certifications & licensing covered by employer; accident & liability insurance coverage. Supervision for licensure available.

Master Level therapists to provide individual, family or group counseling services to assist individuals/families in achieving more effective personal, social, education and vocational development and adjustment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Complete comprehensive assessments to identify underlying causes of presenting problems
• Work with clients to create treatment goals & formulate and individualized treatment plan
• Counsel clients individually or in group sessions
• Conduct counseling or therapeutic interventions to assist individuals in gaining insight into personal/presenting problems
• Complete & maintain client-related paperwork/charts
• Collaborate with ancillary services in order to consolidate treatment information
• Maintain regular communication with referral sources through telephone, written correspondence & monthly external reports
• Assess clients for lethality or risk of suicide attempts
• Act as client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations
• Maintain confidentiality of records related to clients’ treatment
• Refer clients to community resources or specialists when necessary

Skills/Knowledge:

• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must have the ability to read, analyze and interpret clinical documentation, professional journals, technical procedures and/or governmental regulations
• Must have excellent documentation skills
• Must have a professional demeanor
• Must have reasoning ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Demonstrate the ability to deescalate frustrated clients and make decisions based upon anticipated outcomes
• Show proficiency with computer programs which may include Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and others
• Must have excellent time management and organizational skills
• Possess the ability to adjust to constantly changing workload

Requirements:

• Counseling, 2 years experience
• Master’s Degree from an accredited college/university with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling or other related field
• Official Transcript

Benefits:

• FREE Licensing, Supervision, & Trainings
• Paid Travel Expenses (Trainings)
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan with up to 3% Match
• Qualifies for PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
• PTO/Sick Time
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Work Hours (No Weekends or On Call)
• Monthly Show Rate Incentive
• Daytime & Evenings Available!

Pathway To Recovery is an equal opportunity employer.