Substance Use Disorder Assessment Counselor - $1,500 Sign-On Bonus!

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc. (BCCS) is a welcoming and innovative organization that contributes to stronger communities and enhancing quality of life by creatively providing Education, Advocacy, Treatment, Early Intervention, and Prevention services. With integrity, we promote hope and empowerment to persons and families touched by mental health, substance use, HIV and multiple occurring diagnoses, and their related challenges.

The Assessor's primary responsibilities include:

• Conduct TCU Assessments and Mental Health evaluations.
• Facilitate TCU groups.
• Provide progress updates and provide referrals to treatment.
• Will be trained in utilizing the evidence-based screening and assessment instruments developed by the TCU Institute of Behavioral Research (TCU-IBR).
• Will utilize the following evidenced based practices: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care.
• Is responsible for making appropriate recommendation and referral to one of three paths.
• Is responsible for communicating assessment recommendation with probationers’ Probation Officers within five (5) business days.
• Will receive training in TMEC and utilized the practice in its P&P group-based education and treatment course.

Requirements: Bachelors in Behavioral Science or related field-Required

2 Year Substance Abuse/Addiction and/or Mental Health experience -Required

Must be eligible for DOC clearance.

From $20/hr commensurate with experience and education.

The compensation package for this position includes:

• 4-day or 5-day work week options available

• A competitive salary

• Group medical, and dental coverage with low employee costs

• 34 paid days off annually

• Tuition reimbursement, a retirement plan with a company match and much more!

• No weekends!

• Flexible schedule to allow for work/life balance

• Brandywine Counseling is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

• Opportunity for Advancement