POSITION SUMMARY:

The Counselor position is responsible for providing substance abuse treatment counseling services and aftercare planning for assigned clients at the in-patient-based substance abuse treatment facility. This includes treatment needs assessment, individual counseling, treatment planning, case management, client advocacy, crisis intervention and coordination of family therapy services and community resources.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Ø Problem Solving/Analysis

Ø Communication proficiency

Ø Ethical Conduct

Ø Technical capacity

Ø Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

Ø Thoroughness

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Ø Provides substance abuse and mental health counseling services to the in-patient treatment community

Ø Performs individual, family and group counseling sessions and participates in case conferences

Ø Assesses clients on a continuous basis to identify changing needs pertaining to the treatment strategy

Ø Collaborates with the Lead Counselor as needed to determine the client’s continuum of care

Ø Coordinates community activities and vocational training for the clients participation and completion

Ø Documents progress notes on regular basis, writes progress reports as required

Ø Facilitates referrals to appropriate internal and/or external resources when needed

Ø Effectively and efficiently manages caseload

Ø Participates in peer consultations, staff meetings and continuing education

Ø Assists with research and evaluation activities as required by PA Department of Health

Ø Maintains established performance and conduct standards in accordance with organizational expectations

Ø Performs all other duties as assigned

SPECIFIC EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE:

Ø Required to be a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor certified by the Pennsylvania Certification Board or one of the following:

1. Current licensure in the Commonwealth as a physician.

SPECIFIC EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE (Continued):

2. A Master’s Degree or above from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field which includes a practicum in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. If the practicum did not take place in a drug and alcohol setting, the individual’s written training plan shall specifically address a plan to achieve counseling competency in chemical dependency issues.

3. A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college above from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field and 1 year of clinical experience (a minimum of 1,820 hours) in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. If a person’s experience did not take place in a drug and alcohol setting, the individual’s written training plan shall specifically address a plan to achieve counseling competency in chemical dependency issues.

4. An Associate Degree from an accredited college above from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field and 2 years of clinical experience (a minimum of 3,640 hours) in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. If a person’s experience did not take place in a drug and alcohol setting, the individual’s written training plan shall specifically address a plan to achieve counseling competency in chemical dependency issues.

5. Current licensure in the Commonwealth as a registered nurse and a degree from an accredited school of nursing and 1 year of counseling experience (a minimum of 1,820 hours) in a health of human services agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. If a person’s experience did not take place in a drug and alcohol setting, the individual’s written training plan shall specifically address a plan to achieve counseling competency in chemical dependency issues.

Ø Valid driver’s license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Ø Frequently sit, stand and walk

Ø Regularly required to talk or hear

Ø Frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls

Ø Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Ø Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Ø Vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus

Ø The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Ø Occasional moderate to high stress due to interactions with clients in crisis

Ø Temperature in the workplace is typically moderate

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
This position does not require any travel time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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