Addictions Counselor - West Chester

Gaudenzia, Inc.•Westtown Township, PA

About The Position

Gaudenzia is seeking 'hope-bringers and changemakers' to join their team as an Addictions Counselor. The mission of Gaudenzia 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 organization is committed to client care, transparency, data-driven decisions, mutual support, constructive feedback, integrity, and honoring commitments. Gaudenzia prides itself on being an employer and treatment provider of choice, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. They are dedicated to equal employment opportunities, fair recruitment, and merit-based decisions, actively recruiting from diverse backgrounds to build a workforce of excellence and professionalism.

Requirements

Counselor I: Associate's Degree with two (2) years' clinical experience; or Bachelor's degree with one (1) year clinical experience
Counselor II: Associate's Degree with three (3) years' clinical experience; or Bachelor's degree with two (2) years' clinical experience
Counselor III: Bachelor's degree with three (3) years' 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 requires one (1) year of experience
Acceptable degrees include (but are not limited to): Social Work, Psychology, Addiction, 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, ASAM and biopsychosocial histories.
Compete individual treatment plans upon client's admission.
Document all clinical services and interventions performed within the client's electronic health record and complete monthly treatment reports.
Maintain accurate electronic health records on each client and ensure the timely completion of tastasksthin 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.
Participating 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 through 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.