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Make a Difference as a Counselor III

CompanyGreater Philadelphia Health Action
LocationSpringfield Township
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 6, 2026
About The Company
Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. (GPHA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing high-quality medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and child development services. Through our network of eleven community health centers, school-based health suites, and a child development academy, we offer culturally and linguistically appropriate comprehensive services to populations within medically underserved areas of Philadelphia and its surrounding regions. Since 1970, GPHA has been a champion of compassionate and affordable healthcare services for families. We are committed to excellence, and our healthcare professionals are among the best in their fields, providing a continuum of care. GPHA’s federally qualified health centers cater to the entire family—infants, teens, adults, and seniors—with superior ambulatory and behavioral health staff. Our foundation is centered on the "whole" person—body and mind—providing a "Total Healthcare Home" for the communities we serve. Proving healthcare services to over 85,000 patients in the Greater Philadelphia area, we make a difference by promoting preventive healthcare and addressing issues such as: Acute and Chronic Disease Management Alcohol and Substance Addiction HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Low Birth Weight in Newborns Asthma Hypertension Diabetes Heart Disease Mental Health Disorders Poor Oral Health GPHA is accredited by the Joint Commission in both Ambulatory and Behavioral Healthcare, as well as, recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance as a Patient Centered Medical Home.
About the Role

As our community evolves, so does the need for compassionate care. If your position was recently impacted, Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc., invites you to continue your mission of service with us. 

Founded in 1970 as South Philadelphia Health Action and subsequently incorporated as Greater Philadelphia Health Action, GPHA is a non-profit healthcare organization with a commitment to provide compassionate and affordable healthcare services regardless of an individual’s ability to pay.  Since 1970, GPHA has expanded to become one of the premier providers of primary and behavioral healthcare in the Greater Philadelphia area. Locations include 

  • 1401 S. 31st St. Phila., PA 19146; 
  • 1401 S. 4th St. Phila., PA 19147; 
  • 432 N. 6th St. Phila., PA 19123; 
  • 4500 - 4510 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19124; 
  • 5501 Woodland Ave. Phila., PA 19143; 
  • 1999 W. Hunting Park Ave. Phila., PA 19140; 
  • 640 Snyder Ave. Phila., PA 19148; 
  • 800 Washington Ave. Phila., PA 19147; 
  • 5000 Woodland Ave. Phila., PA 19143; 
  • 3223 N Broad St., Suite 136, Phila., PA 19140; 
  • 1489 Baltimore Pike, Bldg. 300, Suite 300, Springfield, PA 19064.

Because of our success and stability, GPHA has become an employer of choice, offering our employees competitive salaries and a full array of benefits and perks to include medical, dental, and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid-time-off, holiday pay, numerous discounting programs, 401(k) with company match and a collaborative work environment.

We are presently seeking full-time Counselor III’s, Behavioral Health Consultants and Evaluator/Urgent Care Specialists in our Behavioral Healthcare Division.

The positions will perform a wide variety of tasks designed to effect the lasting rehabilitation of substance abuser. These tasks include, but are not limited to, individual counseling, group work and support of ancillary activities; Assist in the development of mental health services and for providing direct services to all patients admitted by the GPHA/AL-ASSIST Behavioral Health Care Program.

Must have a Master’s degree in Human Services field or related field and two (2) years’ experience in substance abuse or related field. Psychology and one year counseling experience preferred. PREFER LPC OR LCSW.

Visit us at www.gphainc.org

Email Resumes to Wtaliaferro@gphainc.org
  
GPHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GPHA does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices to include hiring, transferring and promotion practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, disability, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.


Key Skills
Individual CounselingGroup WorkSubstance Abuse RehabilitationMental Health ServicesBehavioral Health ConsultingPatient Care
Categories
HealthcareSocial Services
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceLife InsuranceTuition ReimbursementPaid-time-offHoliday PayDiscounting Programs401(k) With Company Match
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Perform tasks designed for the lasting rehabilitation of substance abusers, including individual and group counseling. Assist in the development and delivery of mental health services for patients in the Behavioral Health Care Program.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
328
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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