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Lead Counselor - School Based

Diakon
place Boiling Springs, 17007
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Medication Management
School Issues
ECT
Pharmacotherapy
Families

About Job

Diakon is one of the premier employers in Pennsylvania and Maryland. We are a non-profit organization which includes Diakon Child, Family, and Community Ministries and Diakon Affordable Housing.

General Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for providing life space management, restorative practices, and counseling to adolescents as well as performing a number of duties to develop, coordinate, instruct, and supervise program activities for the Center Day Treatment Program
  • Plans and leads all group activities for assigned group
  • Provides recommendation to supervisor concerning client care situations as required or needed
  • Leads individual and/or group programming sessions, including life-space counseling
  • School-Based 9 month position
  • Childline and DHS FBI clearance results are required prior to beginning employment.

Education/Training: A High School diploma or equivalent required. BS or BA in human services preferred. Successful completion of Pennsylvania DHS Medication Administration course. Behavior Certified Training (Functional Behavioral Analysis Training, Behavioral Intervention Plan Training), Restorative Practices Training within first year of employment or equivalent required.

Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of experience in behavioral health, addictions treatment and/or juvenile justice required.

Compensation and Benefits:

Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for Full-Time and Part-Time employees.

Pay is based on years of experience and may differ from Indeed estimates.

  • Day 1 Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Tuition assistance - up to $15,000 annually!
  • Generous paid time off
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance
  • Ability to earn referral bonuses up to $3,000
  • Paid general orientation including customer service training.

Diakon is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/VETS/Disabled

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

  • School

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

  • Boiling Springs, PA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Boiling Springs, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Medication Management
School Issues

Age Groups

Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19)

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT
Pharmacotherapy

Modalities

Families
Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Juvenile Offenders
Racial Justice Allied
School

Settings

Schools
Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities
Home Health/In-home
Forensic