Berks Counseling Center is excited to be a team-based organization where every client has an entire team of care. If you enjoy being a team player in a helping profession, we invite you to explore our job opportunities.

We are a recovery-oriented behavioral health, physical health, and supportive services organization providing a holistic approach to a culturally and economically diverse population for the purpose of achieving a healthy and productive lifestyle.

Summary of job:

As a Clinical Intake Specialist, you will be responsible for completing a comprehensive clinical assessment on potential clients seeking admission to Berks Counseling Center as part of our Open Admission process. This will include completion of supporting documentation, orienting the client to services, and setting up the electronic health record.

You will…

• Serve as an active member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Conduct face to face clinical behavioral health assessments on individuals seeking services at Berks Counseling Center as part of BCC’s multidisciplinary admissions team.
• Determine an appropriate level of care for each client based on established guidelines.
• Assign clients to an appropriate clinician based on their needs.
• Utilize collaborative documentation to complete an intake note and comprehensive clinical assessment that meets compliance standards, medical necessity guidelines, and agency standards as to timeliness and accuracy of documentation.

To qualify for the position, you will need…

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health, social work, or related area.
• One (1) year documented work experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Ability to get PCB Certification within one year.
• 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.

Preferred candidates will have:

• Master’s degree 
• Bilingual ability in English/Spanish 

Physical Requirements: 

• VISUAL: Must be able to read and interpret documents and read and analyze data on a computer screen for prolonged periods. 
• COMMUNICATING: Must be able to communicate with clients, vendors, and coworkers.
• MOBILITY: Must have mobility to move about the agency. Must have mobility to move about the community.
• PHYSICAL EFFORT: Must be able to carry up to 10 pounds.
• OTHER: Must be able to write, type and use technology.

By joining BCC full time, you can receive the following perks:

• Salary comparable to experience/education
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Free Virtual Urgent Care (Telemedicine) and Virtual Mental Health Services for you and your family
• Additional voluntary insurance options
• 403(b) with agency match after 12 months of service
• 15 days of Paid time off
• 2 floating holidays per calendar year
• 2 wellness days per calendar year
• 10 full paid holidays per calendar year
• Free parking
• Tuition Reimbursement or Student Loan Assistance 
• Paid Licenses and Certifications, if they are relevant to BCC and the work you do
• Free supervision offered for clinical licensure (LPC, LCSW)

All offers of employment are contingent upon the following: 

• 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. These clearances must be valid within the 60 months prior to employment. A conviction is not a bar to employment; however, a review will be conducted to make a determination of employment should a conviction be present.
• Receipt of original documentation and verification of relevant degrees, diplomas, certificates, or licensure.
• Confirmation that you are not on any state or federal list that would exclude you from participation in Medicaid, Medicare or other federal healthcare programs if your role provides services under these programs.
• Confirmation that you are not on the OIG Federal Healthcare Program Exclusion from Participation list. Should you appear on this list, Berks Counseling Center is prohibited from employing you.

Contact Information

• Please complete application online by clicking Apply. 
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• Visit our website for more information: www.berkscounselingcenter.org 
• If you are unable to complete the application online, please reach out to HR@berkscc.org to receive assistance.
• With one application, we can consider you for multiple positions.