School Based Counselor

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.

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.

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.

Erie is looking for an SAP Counselor. This is a 10 month position with PTO during summer and school holiday breaks

Schedule : M-F 7 : 30am-4pm

Deliverables / Principal Results Expected :

• Plans and implements primary prevention activities within a local agency / provider.
• Completes level of care assessment of those clients referred for drug and alcohol treatment from core team of school districts assigned, parents, community agencies and other appropriate referral sources.
• Function as a consultant on core teams in assigned school districts and on site in-service / technical assistance to school personnel.
• Maintains client record documentation responsibilities, which includes both DDAP licensure and CIS requirements.
• Maintains a close proximity with the school environment, student body and school personnel by being visible.
• Completes weekly service activity logs accurately recording services provided by : facility number, client number, date of service and type of counseling provided and any SAP reports as assigned.
• Assesses community needs and supplies input to supervisor, assisting in the planning for provision of identified needs.
• Plans and conducts structured learning experience aimed at imparting knowledge concepts, skills and motivation to adapt and maintain lifestyles free of substance abuse.
• Directs discussion groups aimed at imparting information to raise awareness in substance abuse and motivate substance free lifestyles.
• Plans and conducts structured activities designed to help target population develop inter / intra personal skills, which foster substance free lifestyles.
• Maintains proper reporting and filing procedures as established by agency funding licensure policies and regulations.
• Assist supervisor in establishing and maintaining a positive working relationship between community drug / alcohol activities and other concerned community providers and organizations.
• Utilizes a broad spectrum of presentation media styles to effectively convey and disseminate primary prevention program content.
• Participants in on-site and off-site training experiences to accurately portray a state-of-the-art awareness of chemical abuse and attendant issues.
• Assists with planning and purchasing processes required to maintain clearinghouse of informational and audio-visual supplies.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of clinical records in line with all applicable laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

Technical Competencies : Strong skills in D&A and mental health treatment. A working knowledge of HIPAA, Licensing, and CARF regulations.

Valid Driver’s License.

Education, Experience :

Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology,

social work, counseling with a Master’s level licensure : Marriage and family therapy, social work,

professional counseling, or certification by a state wide certification board (CAADC).

Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology,

social work, counseling and are working towards a Master’s level licensure (Marriage and family

therapy, social work, professional counseling), or certification by a state wide certification board

CAADC)

Bachelors Level with a CADC or are working towards a CADC with a minimum of one year of

qualifying clinical experience.

Job-related Behavioral Characteristics :

• Capable of role modeling to the clients.
• Helps to maintain strong clinical program.
• Staff able to work together to effectively meet the needs of the clients.
• Maintains positive relationship with referral sources and families. Chart maintains compliance with Licensing regulations.

Complete required training and mandatory training hours.

Provide direct service to wide variety of program participants in the specialized areas of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (ATOD) education and prevention.

Provide direct service to clients in the specialized areas of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (ATOD) treatment.

Requires a knowledge of the overall field of education, prevention principles, drug and alcohol treatment and relapse prevention community needs, policies and procedures, reporting and documentation of services in line with contractual and agency requirements.

Represents the agency at programs, meetings and training sessions involving the general public, professionals, teachers, and other agencies.

• Demonstrates professionalism, leadership, confidentiality, strong social communication skills, time-management, organized.
• Must possess skills to communicate effectively and interact well with people of diverse backgrounds. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information, working well in an individual / group problem solving situation, and showing initiative in problem solving.
• Maintains professionalism and does not show favoritism.
• Maintains consistency with clients, staff, visitors, and the public.
• Ability to handle a crisis situation and react appropriately. Flexibility and adaptable.
• Ability to make decisions in an objective and ethical manner.
• Calm and decisive in crisis situations.
• Ability to sustain a team environment, drive continuous improvement projects, confidentiality, excellent problem-solving skills and excellent communicator within the team framework.

Pyramid CORE Values :

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.