LICENSED COUNSELOR

MORE THAN EVER, CONSIDER A CAREER HELPING OTHERS

Conexio Care and Coras Wellness and Behavioral Health, a premier source for quality health care and treatment for substance use and mental health disorders in Delaware is seeking Counselor Positions in all 3 counties of Delaware.   

Have recent changes in your daily life made one of our opportunities the right opportunity for you? Do you have a passion for helping people? Are you kind, compassionate, and eager to help others in need? If so, then come work for Conexio Care INC. and enjoy a rewarding career working with adults suffering from substance abuse and dependency.

Perks and Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits 
• 401k, Life & Disability Insurance
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Training
• ADVANCEMENT GROWTH PROMOTION WITHIN THE AGENCY

Description of Position

The Counselor is a credentialed behavioral health professional who provides clinical expertise to Connections’ multidisciplinary treatment teams responsible for the delivery of effective treatment services to the clients served. The BHC is an effective clinician with experience in providing a variety of clinical services to persons with psychiatric and substance use disorders (PD & SUD), including the development of comprehensive assessments and treatment plans, delivery of a wide range of clinical and supportive services, and working collaboratively with the treatment team and other service providers. The BHC utilizes evidenced-based practices, including Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, Relapse Prevention, Self-help, and medication-assisted treatment, to effectively intervene and support wellness and recovery with clients experiencing behavioral health issues.

This position is equivalent to a Counselor I per Delaware Title 16 Health and Social Services Delaware Administrative Code State Regulation: 6001 §6.1.4.1

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy, licensed eligible preferred (i.e., LACMH, LAMFT, LMSW)

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavior Health, Psychology, Human Services, or related field with at least three (3) years of supervised work experience in the substance abuse treatment field.

Professional Credentials/Certifications

• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Certified Co-occurring Disorder Professional (CCDP), or Delaware behavioral health license (i.e., LPCMH, LCSW, LMFT).

Position Requirements

• Must receive and maintain a satisfactory child abuse and criminal background investigation report.
• CPR and First Aid Certification

Responsibilities

• Provides integrated PD and SUD services to identified clients including creating, coordinating, and monitoring recovery plan and services provided by treatment team with a focus on goals determined by the individual being served.
• Provides individual, couple, family; and group therapy and coordinates services related to education, employment, housing, behavioral health, medical, and financial needs.
• Delivers effective wellness and recovery services in accordance with policies and procedures; state and federal regulations; and extant professional, ethical, and legal principles
• Utilizes motivational enhancement (e.g., developing discrepancies, psycho-education) to improve treatment engagement and participation.
• Uses evidence-based practices, including trauma-informed care, motivational enhancement therapy, relapse prevention, and medication-assisted treatment
• Uses a stage-wise treatment model that is non-confrontational and considers interactions between psychiatric and substance abuse disorders.
• Follows a harm reduction model, including individual and/or group interventions, focused on developing motivation for improving wellness and support recovery; developing skills to minimize problematic behavior; and recognizing the negative consequences of substance use and other problematic behavior.
• Provides ongoing assessment (e.g., stage of readiness to change, individual-determined problem identification).
• Maintains an effective therapeutic alliance with clients.
• Maintains the electronic clinical record for assigned clients to include the following:

1. written comprehensive assessments, using the forms approved by the agency, and completed within an assigned time frame;
2. preparation and presentation of treatment plans, including each family’s goals, within an assigned time frame;
3. documentation of services and response to treatment to include timely completion of progress notes and summaries; and
4. documentation required for billing to third parties.

• Participates in recovery team conferencing to create and implement recovery plans for clients.
• Refers and links clients to needed services both internal and external to Connections.
• Follows up to see that referrals to other services are received.
• Coordinates the provision of medical, psychiatric, and substance abuse services.
• Works with community agencies to develop needed resources.
• Provides support and consultation to the client’s family and natural supports.
• Documents and keeps staff informed of all changes in the client’s mental or social status.
• Provides education and works as an advocate for clients in the community.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned, verbally or in writing.

Who We Are: Conexio Care and Coras Wellness and Behavioral Health an affiliate of Apis Management Services, is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization providing services across the state of Delaware for substance use and mental health disorders.

Apis Management Services provides the Shared Service offerings to affiliates allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision so they can focus on enhancing quality services delivery. Apis is one of the top 25 employers in Berks County, PA while also providing services to agencies in Allegheny, Bucks, Lebanon, Lehigh, Huntingdon & Juniata, Mifflin, and Schuylkill counties in Pennsylvania as well as multiple agencies & locations in Delaware, New Jersey and Raleigh, North Carolina. 

Conexia Care and Apis Management Services are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Apply today at www.apismgt.org