Assessment Counselor

Description

Brandywine Counseling and Community Services and seeking an Assessment Counselor for our Probation and Parole program!

Substance Use Disorder Assessment Counselor

• Conduct TCU Assessments and Mental Health evaluations.
• Facilitate TCU groups.
• Provide progress updates and provide referrals to treatment.
• Will be trained in utilizing the evidence-based screening and assessment instruments developed by the TCU Institute of Behavioral Research (TCU-I ).
• Will utilize the following evidenced based practices:
  Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care.
• Is responsible for making appropriate recommendation and referral to one of three paths.
• Is responsible for communicating assessment recommendation with probationers’ Probation Officers within five (5) business days.
• Will receive training in TMEC and utilized the practice in its P&P group-based education and treatment course.

• REQUIRED:
  
  Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Science or Related Field
• REQUIRED:
  
  2 years' experience in Substance Abuse/Addiction and/or Mental Health
• REQUIRED:
  
  Must be eligible for DOC clearance
• REQUIRED:
  
  Valid Driver's License w/ 2 Points or Less

• Monday - Friday
• 8:00 a.m.
  
  - 4:00 p.m.

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

• Group medical, dental, and vision coverage with low employee costs
• 34 paid days off annually
• Tuition reimbursement
• A retirement plan with a company match of up to 4%!
• Brandywine Counseling is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• No weekends!
• Opportunity for advancement