Addictions Counselor - Full Time - Concept 90

Gaudenzia, Inc.•Harrisburg, PA

3d•$21 - $26

About The Position

The Addictions Counselor works at the Common Ground Program to support individuals through recovery and help them develop skills and confidence for long-term success. The role may suit candidates beginning a career in human services as well as those with experience in behavioral health, recovery support, coaching, mentoring, residential services, or community outreach. Counselors serve as positive role models and provide encouragement throughout the recovery process. The schedule is Monday through Friday, typically 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with flexible start or end times. The position requires one evening shift per week (11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.), one weekend shift per month, and one major and one minor holiday per year. Compensation is $20.73–$26.45, based on clinical experience. Gaudenzia describes its workplace as inclusive and supportive and offers competitive pay, benefits, on-the-job training, upward mobility, and educational assistance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and one year of clinical experience for Counselor I.
Bachelor’s degree and two years of clinical experience for Counselor II.
Bachelor’s degree and three years of clinical experience for Counselor III; alternatively, a master’s degree in social work, psychology, chemical dependency, counseling, or nursing with no experience, or a master’s degree in a related field with one year of experience.
Acceptable degrees include, but are not limited to, social work, psychology, addiction, counseling, human services, and criminal justice.
Availability for one evening shift per week, one weekend shift per month, and one major and one minor holiday per year.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of clients according to program requirements and state regulations.
Complete required evaluations and assessments, including screening, intake, clinical assessments, ASAM assessments, and biopsychosocial histories.
Complete individual treatment plans upon client admission.
Document clinical services and interventions in clients’ electronic health records and complete monthly treatment reports.
Maintain accurate electronic health records and complete tasks within 24 hours of service delivery, and no later than 72 hours after service delivery.
Conduct individual and group sessions based on clients’ treatment plan goals and level of care.
Participate in funding source reviews and make recommendations regarding 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.
Help clients develop discharge and continuing-care plans and connect with resources to meet personal goals during treatment and before discharge.
Follow up with clients after discharge, according to regulatory guidelines, until they are established with other case management or social services.