Counselor, Mental Health, Healthcare

Who Are We

Since 1985 Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc. (BCCS) has been a trusted provider of outstanding substance abuse and behavioral health treatment. BCCS is a community organization that prides itself on helping members of our community recover with dignity. We enhance the quality of life by creatively providing education, advocacy, prevention, early intervention and treatment services. We promote hope and empowerment to persons and families touched by mental illness, substance abuse, HIV and multiple occurring diagnoses, and their related challenges.

• Be responsible for a caseload of clients, as identified by program requirements and in accordance with state regulations.
• Complete required evaluations and assessments.
• Document all clinical services and interventions performed within the client’s electronic record.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Maintain contact with outside providers to coordinate care.
• Confer with the Clinical Supervisor on a daily basis for casing.
• Participate in weekly treatment team meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor.

• Knowledge of assessment and counseling/therapy principles.
• Considerable knowledge of the population being served and available resources.
• Ability to evaluate and screen clients for appropriate treatment and document progress.
• May require crisis intervention to emergency situations.
• Skill in establishing rapport with clients.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Minimum associate degree with CADC or bachelor’s degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or related field.
• 1 year experience in the substance abuse field and/or mental health.
• Within 2 years, must have obtained certification as CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor).

• From $21/hour
• Commensurate with experience, education, and certification.

• Monday - Friday
• 5:00 a.m.
  
  - 1:00 p.m.

• Group medical and dental coverage with low employee costs.
• 34 paid days off annually.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• A retirement plan with a company match of up to 4%.
• 4-day work week option after probationary period.
• No weekends.
• Brandywine Counseling is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Opportunity for advancement.

• Entry level

• Full-time

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