Addictions Counselor - Philly House

Gaudenzia, Inc.•Philadelphia, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for Gaudenzia's Women's Department of Corrections program. Gaudenzia's Mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances. The role involves managing a caseload of clients, completing assessments and treatment plans, documenting sessions, conducting individual and group counseling, monitoring client progress, coordinating with resources, and assisting clients with discharge and continuing care plans.

Requirements

Counselor I: Associate's Degree with two (2) years clinical experience; or Bachelor's degree with one (1) year of clinical experience
Counselor II: Associate's degree with three (3) years of clinical experience; or Bachelor's degree with two (2) years of clinical experience
Counselor III: Bachelor's degree with three (3) years of clinical experience: Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Chemical Dependency, Counseling, or Nursing with no experience required; or Master's degree in related field with one (1) year of clinical experience
Acceptable degrees include (but are not limited to): Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Human Services, Criminal Justice, and more.

Responsibilities

Be responsible for a caseload of clients, as identified by program requirements and in accordance with state regulations.
Complete required evaluations and assessments, including screening, intake, clinical assessments, and biopsychosocial histories.
Complete individual treatment plans upon client's admission.
Document all weekly counseling sessions, interventions performed within the client's electronic record and complete monthly treatment reports.
Maintain accurate electronic records on each client and ensure the timely completion of tasks, within 24 hours of service deliver, no later than 72 hours of service delivery.
Conduct individual and group sessions based on client's treatment plan goals and level of care.
Participate in funding source reviews and make recommendations for treatment and lengths of stay.
Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Coordinate with agency and community resources to ensure a thorough treatment plan.
Assist clients with developing a discharge/continuing care plan and connecting to resources needed to reach personal goals both during the course of treatment and in advance to their discharge.
Follow up with clients after discharge based on regulatory guidelines until they have been established with other case management/social services.