Family Based Counselor

Our vast array of services - educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health - are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates.

This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve - those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutionsJob Description: It is the responsibility of the Family Based Counselor to conduct individual therapy and to assist in the conducting of family therapy with Family Based Mental Health Services clients and receive supervisory direction from the assigned Family Based Clinician and any other assigned supervisor.Schedule Details: Full-Time and Part-Time AvailabilityLocation: Upper Darby, PAProgram: Family Based Mental Health Services (FBMHS)Pay Rate: $23/hourJob Functions:


* Assist in the development of formal treatment plans and, as required, behavior management plans in consultation with the client, family, and other team members


* Conduct quality individual and family therapy, with a clinically appropriate balance between both modalities


* Provide clinical mobile service delivery as defined by the program description, and best practice standards and in full compliance with licensure standard


* Conduct an appropriate balance between team- and individually-delivered interventionsImplement effective treatment interventions consistent with the treatment plan


* Consult with other treatment professionals regarding their role in carrying out designated treatment plan interventions


* Provide crisis assessment and psychological stabilization, as necessary


* Implement clinical service delivery goals consistent with overall agency goals, policies, and procedures


* Utilize knowledge of the standards and ethical principles of the best practice of behavioral healthcare relevant to their programs


* Maintain professional relationships with clients, payers, and community support service representatives


* Provide all authorized client services and provide supporting documentation for re-authorizations, as necessary, in a timely manner


* Submit accurate and timely payroll and billing documentation


* Report to direct supervisor, and other administrative staff as required, in a timely and comprehensive manner


* Complete all training mandated by the staff for Family Based Services


* Complete all personally required training as per Professional Development Plan


* Ability to maintain personal compliance with all training requirements and personnel documentation standards


* Submit to Human Resources in a timely manner copies of all required documentation


* Maintain professional relationships with clients, payers, and community support service representatives


* Communicate effectively with payers to maintain and renew service authorizations as clinically appropriate


* Maintain quality documentati...