Counselor / Therapist

Pyramid Healthcare Inc; Maryland; On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization specializing in addiction treatment is looking for an Intake Counselor in Joppa, Maryland. This role involves providing assessments, preparing treatment plans, and facilitating intake. Candidates must have active Maryland licensure and a bachelor's degree in a related field. The position offers a pay range of $48k to $65k depending on licensure.

Qualifications

• Trainee status with the MD Board of Professional Counselors & Therapists, CSC-AD, CAC-AD or higher certification required.
• Active Maryland LGPC, LMSW, LCPC or LCSW-C licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the engagement team daily during meetings.
• Complete clinical level of care assessments for residential treatment.
• Explain and sign admission paperwork including consent forms.
• Facilitate the admission process and ensure documentation.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Collaboration

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Overview

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

Summary

Come join our Clinical Team providing individual and group therapy to our clients in a team-oriented setting! Located in Joppa, Maryland, our Harford Inpatient program provides treatment paths for both men and women for substance use disorders, methamphetamine and other stimulant use, co-occurring disorders and has a methadone maintenance program for opioid addiction. Under a passionate leadership team, Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges and allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

To successfully support individuals being admitted to a residential treatment facility, the Intake Counselor takes responsibility for providing assessment, preparing initial treatment plans and facilitating the intake and admission process.

Pay: 48k-65k Depending on licensure

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the engagement team daily during a flash meeting to ensure everyone on the team understands their responsibilities for the day/shift.
• Completes a clinical level of care assessment for persons presenting for residential treatment.
• Explains and signs admission paperwork, including consent for treatment, initial treatment plan, and releases of information.
• Facilitates the admission process and ensures clear documentation in the record and notification to other members of the engagement team to complete steps such as obtaining authorization, registration in electronic medical record.
• Other duties as assigned.

Licensure, Education, & Experience

• Trainee status with the MD Board of Professional Counselors & Therapists, CSC-AD, CAC-AD or higher certification and/or active Maryland LGPC, LMSW, LCPC or LCSW-C licensure required.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.

CORE Values & Equal Opportunity

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.

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