Counselor

Company: Pyramid Healthcare
Location: Altoona
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

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.

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

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.

Our Altoona Outpatient is looking for a full time Counselor! Under a passionate leadership team and committed support staff we assist our clients in reclaiming freedom. Offering a comprehensive outpatient treatment options to our clients we work to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that are effective in helping our clients achieve long-term recovery from substance use disorders. If after reading the job posting you feel you are qualified and interested in this role, we invite you to apply for this amazing opportunity.

Schedule: Mon, Wed, Thurs 10am-8pm. Tuesday 8am-4pm. Fridays Off

Education, Experience:

Must meet one of the following:

Masters Degree with a concentration in psychology or other related field.
Bachelor's Degree with the same educational requirements and 1 year of clinical experience.
OR a Full certification as an addictions counselor by a statewide certification body, which is a member of a National certification body or certification by another state government's substance abuse counseling certification board.

Responsibilities:

Assists facilities in the overall function of daily schedule including but not limited to: assessment, utilization review, and clinical services.
Provides individual and group therapy to individuals served in treatment.
Assists with completion of client intake assessments.
Trained in all working processes of utilization reviews and completes insurance reviews as needed.
Attends shift change and company meetings.
Maintains caseload as needed.
Assists the Director in covering needed services for the facility.
Clerical duties as required for maintenance of client files.
Listens to clients concerning all areas of treatment.
Maintains safe, orderly, and therapeutic environment for clients including crisis intervention.
Complete required trainings and mandatory training hours.
Other duties as assigned.

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.

Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Recognition Programs
Referral Bonus opportunities
And More!

Want to know more?

To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers.

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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