Out-Patient Counselor GB in Erie, Pennsylvania at Ashtabula County Medical Center

An Outpatient Counselor provides direct care of clients under the supervision of the Center`s Director and is responsible for all aspects of a client`s treatment and care. Each counselor is expected to consistently adhere to accepted ethical and behavioral standards of conduct and continuing professional development.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology or mental health field, minimum. Masters degree in counseling, social work, behavioral medicine preferred.
• Demonstrate and ongoing commitment to professional growth, development and excellence required.
• Strong organizational skills and effective in working with a team.
• Excellent verbal/written and interpersonal communication required.
• Familiar with federal and state regulations relating to field of employment, as well as JCAHO requirements.
• Able to maintain a strict level of confidentiality.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and meet multiple demands.
• Basic computer skills including but not limited to: Microsoft office, Outlook and the aptitude to navigate electronic medical records effectively.
• Basic office equipment skills including but not limited to: photocopiers, scanners, fax machines, telephone system, shred boxes, calculators, computers, printers and keyboards.

Required Length and Type of Experience

• Two years experience in an addiction treatment setting preferred.

Required Licensure or Certification

• Licensed in addiction counseling, counseling, social work.

Required Physical and Environmental Demands

• Requires that an individual be able to work under periods of high stress and in a consistently fast-paced environment.
• Stretching, bending, lifting, extensive walking throughout buildings, repetitive hand motion, sitting, standing and spending considerable amount of time sitting at a desk or computer terminal.

Benefits:

The ARMC Healthcare System understand the importance of the benefits package and are proud to offer a variety of options for you (and your family).

• Competitive salary package

• Extensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Accident and critical illness insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Paid time off
• Will preparation and Employee Assistance Programs
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with company matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• We are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program which allows you to receive forgiveness of the remaining balance of your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full time for a qualifying employer.