Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Jobs

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Jobs

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Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Habilitation Counselor in Malvern, Pennsylvania

Description

Do you want to make a positive change in the lives of children & youth?

Are you a team player who can implement behavior management strategies to improve the lives of others?

At Devereux as a Habilitation Counselor you will have the opportunity to work with adolescents who have a behavior and emotional diagnosis and will impact the individuals you are working with by unlocking their full potential on a daily basis.

As a Habilitation Counselor at Devereux Children’s Behavioral Health Center (DCBHC) Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer an environment that is supportive, educational and clinically focused. Devereux Children’s Behavioral Health Center (DCBHC) provides programs and services for children and adolescents who are experiencing an acute psychiatric crisis within a safe and compassionate inpatient environment. Located in Malvern, PA this position is responsible for establishing and maintaining a therapeutic rapport with adolescents while assisting, supporting and instructing individuals in self-help, coping skills and positive behavioral interventions outlined in a clinical treatment plan.

Every day as a Habilitation Counselor you will…

  • Ensure the individuals you are working with are safe

  • Be involved in the development of PBIS Lesson Plans and training

  • Facilitate group conferences with program/staff and/or individuals to discuss the programs' active treatment plan

  • Confer with individuals to discuss their options and goals so that goals and supports can be developed

You will be offered:

  • Opportunities to learn and grow in the behavioral health and human services fields.

  • Specialized training opportunities including PBIS, ABA, TIC, Safe and Positive Approaches, DBT and IEP.

  • Opportunities to teach youth valuable life skills and be a positive role model.

  • Quality Low-Cost Benefits, student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period.

  • ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program

  • Rate of $17.75- $20.23 an hour

Spons

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) center serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related degree required.

EXPERIENCE: Previous experience preferred (not required) working with individuals with psychological, emotional and

behavioral disorders, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, and/or autismspectrum disorders. Ability to manage multiple tasks. Proficient communication skills. Proficient computer skills (Proficient inOutlook, SharePoint, EHR, Microsoft office). Valid driver’s license must be maintained

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Posted Date 1 month ago (11/5/2024 8:33 AM)

Requisition ID 2024-40702

Category Direct Care

Position Type Full-Time

Remote No

The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.

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