Forensic Counselor - Bilingual
$4,968,786–$5,316,581 year
On-siteLeesport, Pennsylvania, United States
Leesport, Pennsylvania, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$4,968,786–$5,316,581 yearBachelors DegreeSmall
Full TimeBachelors DegreeSmall
Job Summary
Conduct screenings, assessments, and individual, group, and family counseling for inmates housed at the Berks County Jail System. Effectively complete all required clinical documentation related to outpatient treatment standards and collaborate with BCC and BCJS staff, including the Jail Project care coordinator. Provide services to a culturally and economically diverse population within a recovery-oriented behavioral health setting. This role requires bilingual English/Spanish proficiency and a bachelor's degree in a related social service field.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related social service field
- Bilingual: English/Spanish
- Ability to work 40 hours per week within agency hours of operation, which are 8am-8pm Mon-Thurs, 8am-4pm Friday with Saturday hours, when applicable
- Must be able to read and interpret documents and read and analyze data on a computer screen for prolonged periods
- Must be able to hear well to communicate with clients, vendors, and coworkers in a forensic setting
- Must have mobility to move about the prison with little to no assistance; some assistance devices are not permitted inside the secure area of the prison
- Must be able to carry up to 10 pounds
- Must be able to write, type and use technology
- Must have and be able to maintain access to work in the BJCS setting
- Receipt of results of a satisfactory drug and alcohol screening test
- Receipt of the originals of the following background checks: PA State Police Criminal History, PA State Child Abuse, and DPW FBI Criminal History
- Confirmation that you are not on the OIG Federal Healthcare Program Exclusion from Participation list
Desired Qualifications
- One (1) year direct substance abuse counseling experience (or relevant internship)
- Master's degree preferred
- CAC preferred
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