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 solutions

Job 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

Location: Exton, PA

Program: Family Based Mental Health Services (FBMHS)

Pay Rate: $23/hour

Job 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 documentation of clinical service delivery
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor
• Participate in all required individual and peer supervision, as well as all applicable program staff meetings

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree in a human service discipline

Experience:  One year of experience in the behavioral health field, including experience with children/adolescents and/or families

Licensure/Certification:  None required

Clearances:  Pennsylvania Act 33 & 34 clearance, Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list

Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience

What’s in it for you?

Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• Discounts through “Tickets at Work”
• And More!

Want to learn more?

To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers.

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