Counselor III — Behavioral Health

Job overview

The Counselor III — Behavioral Health role is a full-time position in Philadelphia, PA, within Greater Philadelphia Health Action’s Behavioral Healthcare Division. Compensation is not specified. GPHA is a nonprofit healthcare organization providing primary and behavioral healthcare, including services regardless of ability to pay. The counselor provides direct behavioral health services and supports rehabilitation for people affected by substance use. The role contributes through individual counseling, group work, ancillary activities, and support for mental health services within the GPHA/AL-ASSIST Behavioral Health Care Program.

What you'll do

• Provide individual counseling and group work
• support ancillary activities
• assist in developing mental health services
• and provide direct services to patients admitted by the GPHA/AL-ASSIST Behavioral Health Care Program.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

counselor iii

behavioral health

substance use

individual counseling

group work

mental health services

full-time

philadelphia pa

greater philadelphia health action

medical benefits

401(k)

paid time off

continuing education

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, life, and vision benefits
• long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with company contribution and match
• paid vacation, sick, personal, education, and holiday time
• bonuses
• referral bonus
• advancement opportunities
• and continuing education.

Why this role

Requires a master’s degree in a human services or related field and two years of substance abuse or related experience; psychology and one year of counseling experience are preferred. LPC or LCSW is preferred.

About the employer

Greater Philadelphia Health Action is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.