Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
25 days ago
Assessment Counselor

High Focus Centers in Center City has an extensive history of providing high-quality outpatient treatment in Pennsylvania through its subsidiary programs: Rehab After Work, The Light Program, and Seeds of Hope. With comprehensive and individualized treatment plans, High Focus Centers are an invaluable resource to adults and teens suffering from substance use, mental health, and/or eating disorders. We are currently seeking a Assessment Counselor to support our clients at Lancaster. If after reading the job posting you feel you are qualified and interested in this role, we invite you to apply for this amazing opportunity.

Summary
Engage and support clinical team by providing assistance completing level of care assessments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Introduce and explain the Level of Care Assessment (LOCA) process to clients.
• Collect demographic and historical information relevant to the LOCA.
• Explain and facilitate signatures for Releases of Information (ROI) and other admission paperwork.
• Facilitate admission process by communicating with Licensed Counselor when client is ready for clinical portion of the LOCA.
• Gather information for and complete precertification for all managed care clients when applicable.
• Required to find placement in appropriate setting for the client.
• Collaboration with therapists and marketing team.
• Case consulting with clinical team.
• Collaborates with admissions to keep schedule up to date.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
Education, Licensure, & Experience
a) Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in a generally recognized clinical
discipline in which the degree program includes a clinical practicum.
b) Is licensed in a generally recognized clinical discipline that includes mental health clinical
experience

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong clinical skills in mental health/substance abuse/eating disorder treatment. A working knowledge of HIPAA, Licensing, and CARF regulations. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information, working well in an individual/ group problem solving situation, and showing initiative in problem solving. Maintains professionalism and does not show favoritism. Maintains consistency with clients, staff, visitors, and the public. Sound clinical judgment and excellent clinical skills. Ability to handle a crisis situation and react appropriately. Flexibility and adaptable. Ability to make decisions in an objective and ethical manner. Calm and decisive in crisis situations. Ability to sustain a team environment.

Total Rewards:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Paid Time Off 401(k) with Company Match Tuition Reimbursement Employee Recognition Programs Referral Bonus opportunities And More!

Pyramid CORE Values:

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent and ethical when dealing with clients, staff and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

Want to know more?

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Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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